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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.
Calls for more 'clean air rooms' in North
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/03/2026
» Civil group the Chiang Mai Breathe Council has called for an increase of "clean air rooms" across the province, warning many high-risk districts still lack access to such facilities despite the worsening PM2.5 pollution.
Northern rivers face 'severe pollution'
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 18/04/2025
» A civil society group and several academics in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai have issued an urgent letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, demanding government intervention to address severe pollution in the Kok and Sai rivers, which flow into Thailand from Myanmar's Shan State.
Wildfires continue to choke Chiang Mai
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/04/2025
» Chiang Mai is struggling with severe air pollution as wildfires continue to spread across several districts, with over 150 hotspots detected.
Chiang Mai expands Songkran booze and smoking bans
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 29/03/2024
» Chiang Mai will prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol, as well as smoking, in many public areas, including those around the city’s moat, during the extended Songkran festival next month.
PM backs second Chiang Mai airport
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 18/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin supports the Airports of Thailand (AOT)'s plan to build a second airport for Chiang Mai in seven years to serve the growing demand of visitors to the northern tourist province.
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.
Gun permit bribery suspect transferred
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 26/08/2022
» CHIANG MAI: A district official has been shunted to the provincial office following his arrest for allegedly demanding bribes in exchange for gun permits.
Chiang Mai booze rule now province-wide
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/04/2022
» Chiang Mai: Alcohol consumption is now allowed until 11pm in all restaurants that qualify as part of a relaxation of restrictions after the whole northern province was reclassified as a blue zone appropriate for tourism.
Chiang Mai begins easing booze rules
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 05/12/2021
» Restaurants in five districts of Chiang Mai, as well as the resort towns of Hua Hin and Cha-am, can start serving alcohol as local authorities begin easing Covid-19 restrictions.