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Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses -- including respiratory, cardiovascular and skin conditions -- more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Chiang Mai shivers, Doi Ang Khang records first frost of this season
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 29/11/2025
» CHIANG MAI — This northern province has experienced cold weather throughout the week, with frost observed on Doi Ang Khang in Fang district and high tourist numbers on Doi Inthanon as visitors seek the chilly weather.
Northern drug crackdowns snare over 1,600 suspects
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 10/09/2024
» Anti-drug authorities have arrested 1,607 drug suspects in six northern provinces this year and have pledged to step up efforts to bring more to justice in the 2025 fiscal year starting next month.
6.4-magnitude quake hits Myanmar, felt in Thailand
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/11/2023
» An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar at 8.37am on Friday. The quake was about 100 kilometres northwest of Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district, the Thai Meteorological Department's Earthquake Observation Division announced.
Narit, TAT to jointly promote stargazing locations
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/08/2023
» The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) has joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote "astronomical tourism", with 18 stargazing locations designated as dark sky reserves this year.
Soldiers kill 15 'ice' smugglers
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 08/12/2022
» CHIANG MAI: Soldiers reported finding 15 bodies and 29 sacks of crystal methamphetamine, or "ice", after a gunfight with smugglers in a forest near the border with Myanmar in Fang district.
Swoops net 700k meth pills, weapons in North
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 13/11/2021
» Police arrested 70 suspects and seized more than 700,000 methamphetamine pills, 14 guns and 77 rounds of ammunition during five days of anti-drug raids in the North.