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Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/04/2026
» Wildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
Doi Inthanon records season’s coldest temperature as frost returns
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/01/2026
» The summit of Doi Inthanon has recorded its coldest grass‑level temperature of the winter at -5°C, as heavy frost blanketed Thailand’s highest peak, reinforcing Chiang Mai’s reputation as the coldest destination in the country amid a renewed surge of cold air from China.
Sealed border ups pressure on Cambodia, says 2nd Army chief
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 16/09/2025
» CHIANG MAI - Sealing the border gives Thailand an edge in countering the military threat from Cambodia, 2nd Army Region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang told a Chiang Mai forum.
Two smugglers killed, 4m meth pills seized in Chiang Rai
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 22/06/2025
» CHIANG RAI: The Pha Muang Task Force has reported another armed clash with a drug trafficking group near Thailand’s northern border, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the seizure of 4 million methamphetamine pills.
6m yaba pills seized after gunfight in Chiang Dao
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 02/06/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Soldiers have seized 6 million methamphetamine pills left by smugglers following a brief gunfight in Chiang Dao district of this northern province.
Meth haul found at border
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 07/05/2024
» LOEI - Soldiers seized 14 sacks containing over 4.2 million methamphetamine pills, which had been left near the border in Chiang Khan district of this northeastern province, according to authorities on Monday.
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 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.
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.