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Governors can declare disaster sites
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» Provincial governors have the authority to declare their provinces disaster zones amid rising levels of air pollution, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Exhausted firefighter dies on Chiang Mai mountain
Online Reporters, Published on 01/04/2026
» CHIANG MAI - A local volunteer battling wildfires in this northern province was found dead on a mountain in Mae Rim district on Wednesday after going missing from his group the night before.
Chiang Mai tops most-polluted cities in global rankings
Panumate Tanraksa and Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 30/03/2026
» Chiang Mai municipality was ranked the worst among polluted major global cities on Monday, leaving its peers in the dust as the northern province continues to be battered by forest and man-made fires.
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.
“Nan Craft Festival for All District” Concludes Successfully
Published on 16/03/2026
» Nan, Thailand – The Nan Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports has announced the successful conclusion of the “Nan Craft Festival for All District – Craft Dee Withi Nan”, held at Nan Riverside Public Park from March 13–15. The festival attracted large numbers of visitors and generated significant economic activity while highlighting new collaborations with leading private-sector partners to expand Nan’s local craftsmanship from community wisdom to global markets in a sustainable way.
Chiang Mai hotspots decline but fire risk still high
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» The number of forest fire hotspots in Chiang Mai has begun to decline but officials have been advised not to lower their guard against the risk of more outbreaks.
Tourism sites win 2026 Green Destination awards
Published on 06/03/2026
» The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, extends its congratulations to two Thai tourist destinations that have received international certification under the Green Destinations Awards 2026 for sustainable tourism standards. Doi Phu Kha National Park in Nan was honoured with the Silver Award, while Takua Pa Old Town in Phangnga received the Bronze Award. The awards were presented at ITB Berlin 2026, a leading global tourism trade fair held in Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany. This achievement marks another significant milestone, reflecting the Department of Tourism’s success in developing and elevating Thai tourist destinations to meet internationally recognized standards on the global stage.
Village forest revival cuts haze pollution in Chiang Rai province
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2026
» CHIANG RAI: A small community in Phan district is showing how forest conservation can curb haze pollution while generating sustainable income.
Chiang Mai livestock mauling a mystery
Online Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Wildlife rangers in Chiang Mai have set up camera traps in the hope of discovering what kind of animal killed three cows belonging to a local resident near Doi Inthanon.
Thailand Good Travel Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative
Published on 24/02/2026
» The Department of Tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, recently hosted the Thailand Good Travel Sustainable Tourism Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative, held under the “Champions of Change: Showcasing Models of Transformation Toward Sustainability” concept. The event celebrated and honoured tourism destinations and operators that have successfully met national sustainability standards, while promoting the strengths of Thailand’s tourism sector to both domestic and international target markets. The ceremony was presided over by Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.