Beloved Thai Elephant is Back in Thailand
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The operation to bring back an ill Thai elephant from Sri Lanka to Thailand has been completed.
Mahouts from Thailand arrived in Sri Lanka last month to familiarize the elephant with the process ahead of...
Tourist From Canada Sparks Panic After Trying to Open Airplane Door in Chiang Mai...
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At 9:57 PM, on February 7th, 2024, Thai national media reported that a foreign tourist in his early forties from Canada went into a panic and attempted to open an airplane door while...
Severe Floods Struck Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai
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Severe flooding has struck Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai province, leaving rescuers and staff struggling to move animals to safety as the site is completely cut off by floodwater and landslides. The...
Prime Minister Confident in ‘Team Thailand’ in Developing Chiang Mai Tourism Scene
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed confidence in “Team Thailand” in developing the tourism potential of Chiang Mai province.
Efforts are being accelerated to develop transportation infrastructure, including upgrading the Chiang Mai International Airport,...
Ministry of Public Health Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
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The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency medical response teams (MERT) are on standby, ready to deploy...
British Teacher Who Allegedly Took Away a Minor and Molested Her in Phuket Arrested...
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A British teacher who allegedly took away a minor from her guardians and molested her in Phuket many years ago was arrested in Chiang Mai.
The Immigration Bureau told the Phuket Express that this...
Emergency Teams Mobilized as Heavy Rain and Northern Runoff Worsen in Chiang Mai Flooding
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On October 4th, 2024, Thai national media highlighted the ongoing flood crisis in Chiang Mai, as the water levels in the Ping River peaked at 4.81 meters overnight and began rising again...
Chiang Mai Airport Plans Expansion to Boost Passenger Capacity
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BANGKOK (NNT) - Chiang Mai Airport is preparing to unveil its development plan to boost airport capacity and receive more flights domestically and internationally.
Chiang Mai Airport Director Vijit Kaewsaitiam stated that the airport will...
Chiang Mai Reports Two New Monkeypox Cases
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Public health officials recently reported two new cases of monkeypox (mpox) in Chiang Mai province, while also expressing concern about a spike in dengue fever cases this year.
Songyot Khamchai, head of the communicable...
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Warns Entertainment Venues that Extended Hours Do Not Cover Alcohol...
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At 2:30 PM, on November 4th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, stated to Thai national media about a recent announcement on nighttime service hours to 4 AM in entertainment districts...