CHIANG MAI — An urgent investigation is underway following the unexplained deaths of 72 tigers at two tiger parks in Chiang Mai province since early February, prompting the temporary closure of one facility and triggering a comprehensive disease control response from Thai authorities. Cub loose in Bang Pakong in Chachoengsao is a tiger, not a […]
CHIANG MAI — Air quality in Chiang Mai province has deteriorated sharply, with thick haze blanketing the city as forest fires surge across much of the upper North, pushing pollution levels to among the worst in the world. Pollution Control Department Warns of Rising PM2.5 Until Mid-January Satellite data on Thursday morning detected 235 hotspots […]
CHIANG MAI — Police have arrested a 31-year-old man from Khon Kaen for the murder of a 22-year-old woman in Chiang Mai after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault her inside her home, strangling her when she resisted his advances. 16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped by Pattaya Ride-Sharing Driver The suspect, identified as Panuwat, was apprehended […]
CHIANG MAI – A dramatic police chase unfolded in Chiang Mai on March 16 when a foreign man allegedly stole a police motorcycle from Suan Dok Temple and later jumped into the Ping River to escape arrest, triggering an extensive search operation that has so far failed to locate the suspect. Pattaya Police Arrest Wanted […]
CHIANG MAI — A French national has filed a police complaint in Chiang Mai after being physically assaulted over a disputed service bill of 30,000 baht at a local karaoke venue, an incident that has prompted authorities to seek the establishment’s closure, The Frontline reported on X. Drunk Arab Tourist Arrested in Krabi After Refusing […]
CHIANG MAI — Chiang Mai was named the world’s most polluted city on Monday, as smoke from more than 600 wildfires blanketed the northern region, prompting authorities to launch aerial water-dropping operations in an attempt to quell the blazes. Forest Fires Blanket Chiang Mai with Air Pollution Satellite imagery revealed hundreds of “hotspots” across Northern […]
CHIANG MAI — A volunteer firefighter 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, as the region continues to grapple with some of the world’s worst air pollution. Chiang Mai Ranks as World’s Most Polluted City […]
CHIANG MAI — Widespread wildfires continue to ravage parts of this northern province, with authorities issuing a stern directive that anyone found encroaching on conserved forests or national forest reserves will be arrested immediately and face charges. The order, issued by the provincial governor to police and park rangers, comes as part of an intensified […]
CHIANG MAI — A school transport van crashed in Chiang Mai province on the morning of May 1, 2026, leaving 14 people injured, including 13 students and the driver, who is reported to be in critical condition, authorities said. School Bus Overturns in Roi Et, Injuring 16 The crash occurred at approximately 7:00 a.m. on […]
CHIANG MAI — A 31-year-old homeless man has been arrested for a series of brutal killings targeting other homeless individuals, and has confessed to three murders in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces, according to police. Homeless Attacker Slashes Indian Tourist in Broad Daylight, Sparking Safety Fears in Pattaya The arrest followed the discovery of […]