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Songkran road toll at 71 after two days
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2026
» Seventy-one people were killed and 317 others injured in traffic accidents during the first two days of the Songkran festival holiday period.
Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, 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 more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Thailand to enter hot season on Sunday
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand will enter its hot season on Sunday. Summer storms could start right away and temperatures in some northern provinces may reach a peak above 42 degrees Celsius.
Summer coming late, but it'll be a scorcher
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to climb beyond 42°C, according to the Meteorological Department.
Typhoon Bualoi brings heavy rain to many parts of Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/09/2025
» Meteorologists have warned of heavy rain and flooding in many regions of Thailand early this week due to the approaching Typhoon Bualoi.
Storm kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/08/2025
» At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand.
Typhoon Kajiki to weaken, reach northern Thailand Tuesday evening
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/08/2025
» Typhoon Kajiki will weaken into a low pressure system and reach the northern Thai province of Nan on Tuesday evening, according to the Meteorological Department.
4.5-magnitude quake in Chiang Mai felt across 5 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/06/2025
» An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was detected in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai on Monday afternoon and was felt in many districts of five provinces.
Songkran road toll 171, mainly from speeding and drink-driving
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2025
» Traffic accidents killed 171 people and injured 1,208 others during the first five days of the Songkran holiday, as of Tuesday night.
Songkran road accidents and injuries pass 1,000
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2025
» The number of road accidents and injuries has passed 1,000 in the first four days of the Songkran holiday travel period, with some holidaymakers beginning their trips back to Bangkok on Tuesday.