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Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
News, Panumate Tanraksa, 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 -- including respiratory, cardiovascular and skin conditions -- more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
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.
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.
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.
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
Govt backs Chiang Mai Unesco bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2026
» The cabinet has greenlighted the proposal to nominate Chiang Mai for inscription on the Unesco World Heritage list as a cultural landscape, which covers eight key historic sites and landmarks in the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom.
Festive Hat Yai bounces back from floods
News, Assawin Pakkawan and Manit Sanubboon, Published on 02/01/2026
» Hat Yai district of Songkhla province launched its first major festival since the recent floods with a New Year celebration generating at least 300 million baht in local economic activity.
Colder weather forecast until Saturday
News, Panumate Tanraksa and Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» Parts of Thailand, including Bangkok, will experience colder weather until Saturday, forecasters said on Thursday, confirming that Typhoon Koto in the South China Sea will not enter the country.
Thailand's national parks generate B2.2bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/11/2025
» Nationwide national parks generated more than 2.2 billion baht in the 2025 fiscal year, an increase of more than 8 million baht on the previous year, reflecting the growing popularity of eco-tourism among local and international visitors.
Hiker struck by lightning on stormy northern mountain
News, Online Reporters, Published on 13/10/2025
» MAE HONG SON – A 30-year-old woman hiking on Doi Pui Luang was seriously injured when struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Sunday evening, leading to a difficult two-hour emergency evacuation down the mountain.