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Doi Suthep housing project opponents rally in Chiang Mai
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 26/08/2018
» CHIANG MAI: Local residents opposed to the housing project for judges at Doi Suthep foothill in this northern province demonstrated in Chiang Mai city on Sunday to demand the quick return of a part of the forest which they said has been improperly used for the project.
Thousands join Chiang Mai rally
News, Cheewin Sattha, Published on 30/04/2018
» CHIANG MAI: About 5,000 people marched through Chiang Mai municipality Sunday to protest against the housing and office project for judges and judicial officials at the foot of Doi Suthep, demanding the housing be demolished and gave the premier a one-week ultimatum.
PM orders Doi Suthep backup plan
News, Cheewin Sattha, Published on 09/05/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered that a new residential area for judicial officials be found after the government decided to scrap the planned occupation of a cleared forest plot at the foot of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai.
Doi Suthep meeting ends without deal
News, Cheewin Sattha, Published on 21/04/2018
» The latest meeting between a government panel and civic groups over the controversial court housing project at the foot of Doi Suthep failed to reach a comprehensive final agreement yesterday.
Chiang Mai turning used coconuts into compost
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 28/08/2017
» CHIANG MAI - Fragrant young coconuts are a popular drink with local people and tourists, but disposing of the emptied nuts has long been a costly problem - until the municipal office recently began recycling them as compost.
New Year bus service to top of Doi Inthanon
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 30/12/2016
» CHIANG MAI - A new <i>song thaew</i> service was launched at Doi Inthanon on Friday, with converted yellow pickups now waiting to take New Year visitors to the top of Thailand's highest mountain.
Spectacular views as Doi Inthanon capped with frost
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 21/11/2016
» CHIANG MAI - The first frosts of the season were felt on Monday morning as temperatures dropped on the mountain in Doi Inthanon National Park in Chom Thong district and Kiew Mae Pan, a popular scenic lookout.
Yi Peng Festival to go ahead, but without entertainment
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 18/10/2016
» CHIANG MAI - Traditional activities to mark the 12th lunar month, including Yi Peng in Chiang Mai and Loy Krathong, will go ahead, but in a sombre manner to show respect for the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Four Chiang Mai waterfalls closed after heavy rain
News, Cheewin Sattha, Published on 14/09/2016
» CHIANG MAI - Four waterfalls in two national parks in Chiang Mai have been closed to tourists after heavy rain and subsequent run-off made the areas too dangerous for visitors.
Monastery found encroaching on national park, forest land
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 21/04/2016
» MAE HONG SON -- A forest monastery in Muang district was found to have encroached on a forest reserve and a national park, destroying forest which is the source of streams and cutting down 100-year-old trees.