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Chiang Mai moat ‘safe for Songkran splashing’
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 10/04/2026
» CHIANG MAI — Water quality in the moat in this northern city is safe for Songkran revellers to splash in but not good enough for drinking, Chiang Mai Mayor Assanee Buranupakorn said on Friday.
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.
Arsenic, lead in Kok River causes alarm
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai residents have been warned after high lead and arsenic contaminants were found in the Kok River.
Imminent-flood alert for Chiang Mai city
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/09/2024
» CHIANG MAI: People living along the riverside in Chiang Mai are being strongly advised to move their belongings, including vehicles, to high ground as the Ping River is rising rapidly and expected to flood into the city on Tuesday night.
Tourism bucks northern Thailand's Q2 economic decline
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 01/09/2024
» CHIANG MAI: The economy in northern Thailand slowed in the second quarter, marking a slight decrease from Q1 due to the high cost of living and lack of economic stimulus programmes, said Pornvipa Tangcharoenmonkong, the Northern Office director of the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Air quality in Chiang Mai continues to deteriorate
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/04/2024
» The air quality in Chiang Mai has continued to deteriorate over the past several days due to wildfires spreading in the province, according to local authorities.
Chiang Mai prepares for PM2.5 'disaster areas'
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 11/04/2024
» Chiang Mai will declare a disaster relief area for emergency assistance if any area experiences a PM2.5 dust pollution crisis of Level 2 or higher, according to provincial governor Nirat Phongsitthithawon.
Officers transferred after gambling raid
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 11/08/2023
» CHIANG MAI: Five senior police officers from Chang Phueak police station have been transferred to inactive posts for allowing a gambling den to operate under their watch.
Border patrols to step up
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/01/2022
» The government has ordered provincial authorities to tighten up security along the border to stem the flow of illegal drugs and migrant workers from neighbouring countries, which have increased despite repeated crackdowns.