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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.
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.
Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
Policeman saves woman from swarm of bees at temple
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2025
» A policeman bravely saved a woman who was attacked by a swarm of bees at a famous Buddhist temple in Nakhon Phanom on Sunday.
Lost diamond ring found in landfill after 30-hour search
R May, Published on 29/10/2024
» A frantic search at a garbage dump unearthed a diamond ring worth more than 400,000 baht the owner had accidentally thrown out with the rubbish.
Chao Phraya communities warned river is rising
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2024
» People living near waterways in 11 provinces of the Chao Phraya river basin, including Bangkok, are being warned of rising water levels due to runoff arriving from the North.
American looks for dad's Thai ex-girlfriend
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/06/2024
» A user on the Reddit social network posted about looking for a former Thai girlfriend of his father who was near the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom during the Vietnam War.
Monk uses dating app, crashes car
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/03/2024
» A monk was ordered to be defrocked after a car accident in Khon Kaen raised suspicion that he used a dating application to meet another monk and was involved in drug abuse.
Army sergeant held over petrol station murders
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/01/2024
» An army sergeant is being questioned in connection with the fatal shootings of two petrol station workers in Nakhon Phanom last month.