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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.
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).
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.
Thailand 'ready' for Songkran festivities
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/04/2024
» This year's three-week-long Songkran festival with festivities to take place across the country is expected to give tourism a much-needed boost as it is expected to bring in tens of billions of baht in tourism income.
PM eyes tourism-crimping haze
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/11/2023
» Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday voiced concern over the impact of PM2.5 pollution on Chiang Mai's tourism industry during the high season and pledged to hold talks with neighbouring countries to combat haze and smog pollution.
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.
Chiang Mai wall facing storm risk
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 26/09/2022
» CHIANG MAI: A part of a historic wall in this northern city has crumbled after the soil surrounding the wall's base absorbed heavy rainfall for several days, and meteorologists are predicting further storms to sweep across the city tomorrow.
'Burning season' ignites with 4k fires
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/02/2022
» More than 4,000 so-called hotspots caused by slash-and-burn activities have been detected across the North as the "burning season" begins.
Smoke haze season begins in North
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 13/12/2021
» CHIANG MAI: Satellite photos show hotspots increasing in the North, indicating farmers have started seasonal burning-off, but air quality remains good, according to the 3rd Army Region.