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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.
Haze control effort ramps up as Songkran approaches
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 10/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed Chiang Mai and every province in the upper North to prepare their operation centres to handle the haze situation in order to ease air pollution during the upcoming Songkran festival when a rise in the number of tourists is expected.
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.
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.
Songkran in Chiang Mai to be 'more special' this year
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 23/03/2024
» The 10-day Songkran festival in Chiang Mai is expected to attract millions of tourists and generate 20 billion baht in revenue.
Thaksin tells his critics to 'live their own lives'
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/03/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra urged his critics on Saturday to focus on more important issues than scrutinising his every public action covered by the media.
Thaksin promises to return to home province 'every year'
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 16/03/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he will return to his home province of Chiang Mai every year, especially during Songkran, to pay respects to his ancestors.
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.
5 cops transferred to inactive posts after pub raid
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/11/2023
» Five senior police from Chang Phueak police station in Chiang Mai have been transferred to inactive posts again pending an inquiry following a raid on an unlicensed nightspot under their jurisdiction.
Chiang Mai tourism hit by smog
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 24/04/2023
» Severe haze pollution has not only posed a health hazard to residents in Chiang Mai, but also dealt a blow to its tourism.