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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.
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.
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.
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.
Clean-air centres open in Chiang Mai to assist haze victims
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 09/04/2024
» Chiang Mai is opening clean-air facilities to aid people endangered by the intensifying fine dust pollution in the northern province.
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.
Govt could ban corn imports next year in bid to fix PM2.5
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 17/03/2024
» The government may ban corn imports from neighbouring countries next year in a bid to deal with the surge of PM2.5 fine dust pollution in the North.
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.
Govt to push artificial insemination to boost birth rate
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 13/02/2024
» CHIANG MAI: The Ministry of Public Health will soon announce measures to promote artificial insemination among people wanting to be parents, including among the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as part of efforts to boost the birth rate.
Canadian arrested after 'trying to leave flight'
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 09/02/2024
» CHIANG MAI: A Canadian national has been arrested for opening an emergency door on a Thai Airways International (THAI) flight bound for Bangkok, triggering the deployment of an inflatable evacuation slide.