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Northern issues on agenda as Thai PM heads to Chiang Rai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/11/2024
» This week’s cabinet meeting is to be conducted in Chiang Mai on Friday as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads a cabinet tour to the northern province and its neighbouring province, Chiang Rai.
Shinawatras sick after Chiang Mai
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2024
» Several members of the Shinawatra family have fallen sick with respiratory illness after a three-day trip to Chiang Mai last week, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, revealed on Friday.
PM eyes tourism-crimping haze
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/11/2023
» Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday voiced concern over the impact of PM2.5 pollution on Chiang Mai's tourism industry during the high season and pledged to hold talks with neighbouring countries to combat haze and smog pollution.
North fires continue to cause havoc
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2021
» Forest fires in the North intensified yesterday with 117 hot spots detected in Chiang Mai province and 119 more in Mae Hong Son, local officials said.
South has cleanest air as North battles
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/03/2021
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) on Fridy revealed five southern provinces with the best air quality in the country.
Air pollution blankets Chiang Mai
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2021
» Bush fires were blamed for severe haze that blanketed Chiang Mai with ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles exceeding the safe level on Saturday.
Govt to step up haze battle
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/09/2020
» The government is aiming to curb man-made bushfires, a key factor in the seasonal haze in 17 northern provinces, by tackling the root causes, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.
Fundraising kicks up stink
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2020
» The Interior Ministry is working to amend a law to safeguard public donations after a donation campaign led by a social media celebrity was called into question.
'Influencer' takes more flak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/06/2020
» Popular social media influencer Sean Buranahiran who came under fire last week over his video clip describing Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon as "kind of sweet" is now being accused of misspending donations raised for a wildfire protection project.
Napa-1 satellite finally readies for Friday launch
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/06/2020
» Napa-1, Thailand's first military satellite, is reportedly set to be launched on Friday following months of delay due to technical problems and Covid-19.