Chiang Mai News
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Blind elephant left behind as Chiang Mai floods ravage sanctuary (video)
Dramatic footage from the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai shows the heartwarming moment when four elephants waded through rising floodwaters, escaping a sanctuary inundated by severe flooding. The park’s staff scrambled to lead the animals to safety as relentless downpours from Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, battered the region. Among the group, one elephant moved noticeably…
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Ping River on the rise: Chiang Mai braces for watery wake-up call
Chiang Mai braces for more flooding today as the Ping River is set to reach 4.95 metres, starting in the morning. Heavy rainfall in upstream areas has caused a rapid rise in the Ping River, according to Governor Nirat Pongsitthithaworn. He urged residents along the river to relocate their vehicles and valuables to higher ground. Hospitals and clinics in low-lying…
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Flooding from Doi Suthep damages temple in Chiang Mai
A torrent of muddy water from Doi Suthep wreaked havoc at Wat Phala, located at the base of the mountain in Chiang Mai, severely damaging the temple’s roof and walls. This sudden flood followed continuous heavy rains in the region. Reporters highlighted the aftermath of the relentless downpour that drenched Chiang Mai city and Doi Suthep yesterday, September 27. The…
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Chiang Mai launches cleanup after floods ease in commercial areas
Workers have launched a campaign to clean roads and remove debris in downtown Chiang Mai following the easing of floods in some commercial areas. Chiang Mai Municipality initiated the operation at 5pm yesterday, September 27 to revive economic activity in the bustling northern tourism hub. The effort is divided into five zones, including areas near the Naowarat Bridge and the…
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Chiang Mai woman’s flood photo goes viral after 19 years
A photo of a young woman from Chiang Mai pushing her motorcycle through floodwaters 19 years ago has resurfaced and gone viral, as the province experiences severe flooding once again. The image, originally posted on the Facebook page เชียงใหม่ที่คุณไม่เคยเห็น (Chiang Mai unseen), dates back to 2005. It shows a woman in a white top and red shorts wading through waist-deep…
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Chiang Mai pings alarm: River hits record high, flooding fears return
The water level of the Ping River in Chiang Mai reached its highest point last night, breaking previous records and exceeding the severe flooding of 2011. This led to flooding in several areas of the province, including vital economic zones such as the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road. Channel 7 reported today, September 26, that the water…
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Chiang Mai braces for potential flooding as water levels rise
Urgent warnings from the Chiang Mai Irrigation Office have been issued regarding the expected rise in water levels at Nawarat Bridge. The water is predicted to peak at approximately 4.45 metres early tomorrow morning. The Chiang Mai Irrigation Office 1 announced today, September 25, that due to the influence of Typhoon Surigae, significant rainfall from three days ago has caused…
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Fire engulfs Chiang Mai market amid heavy rain and flooding
A fire broke out at the bustling Kad Luang market in Chiang Mai, consuming four commercial units amidst heavy rain and rising water levels from the Ping River. The blaze started around 1am yesterday, September 24, prompting a swift response from local police and emergency services. Police received the emergency call at the Chiang Mai Provincial Police Radio Centre and…
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Two waterfalls closed in Chiang Mai due to severe flooding
Heavy overnight rain has led to the temporary closure of two popular waterfalls in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai province. Flooding has affected multiple areas across the northern province. Doi Suthep-Pui National Park announced that Mae Sa and Tat Mok waterfalls, located in Mae Rim, are closed until further notice. This decision aims to ensure public safety following flash floods…
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Rail-y bad landslide derails Lampang-Chiang Mai train services
Travel chaos struck the northern rail line today as the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced an indefinite shutdown of services between Lampang and Chiang Mai due to a devastating landslide and severe flooding. The dramatic incident unfolded last night, wreaking havoc on the track between Mae Tan Noi Railway Station in Lampang and Tha Chompoo in Lamphun. The rail…
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Illegal care centre in Chiang Mai sends Thai father to hospital
A Thai woman took her father to a care centre in Chiang Mai, only to receive the news that he was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. It was later revealed that the centre was operating illegally. A Facebook user named Mimm Jewpanya pleaded for help yesterday after her father was admitted to a care centre in Chiang Mai.…
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Floods and landslides in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai claim 16 lives
Floods and landslides in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai have resulted in 16 deaths and 136 injuries, with officials closely monitoring two additional districts for heavy rainfall anticipated from today until September 18. The Ministry of Public Health, represented by Opas Karnkawinpong, reported on the current flood and landslide situation in health zone one, covering September 8 to September 13.…
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Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to Chiang Mai next month
Hong Kong Airlines is upping the ante for travel lovers, rolling out a brand-new daily flight to Chiang Mai starting on October 27. This exciting expansion marks the airline’s third destination in Thailand, adding to its Bangkok and Phuket routes, and promises to give tourists even more reasons to visit the Land of Smiles. Flight HX749 is set to take off…
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Chiang Mai restaurant gas explosion leaves one seriously injured
A gas explosion at a cook-to-order restaurant in Chiang Mai’s Chang Phueak area resulted in a devastating fire, leaving one person seriously injured. Emergency services are investigating the incident that caused significant property damage. Yesterday, September 5, at 1.45pm, a fire broke out at a restaurant in the Santitham neighbourhood, located in Soi Ratchaphruek, Chang Phueak subdistrict, Mueang district, Chiang…
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Man kills estranged wife, himself in tragic Chiang Mai shooting
A tragic incident unfolded in the Doi Saket district of Chiang Mai yesterday when a 46 year old man shot and killed his estranged wife before taking his own life in front of a convenience store. Chanyut fatally shot his wife, 43 year old Charunee, and then turned the gun on himself. Police from the Doi Saket Police Station have…
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Chiang Mai man wins 6 million baht lottery
A resident of Chiang Mai won the lottery prize of 6 million baht, marking the emergence of another millionaire. He plans to use the money for his father’s medical treatment and his child’s education. The news emerged today following the announcement of the latest lottery results by the Government Lottery Office for the draw on September 1. The winning number…
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Chiang Mai waterfall closed after flash floods, tourists banned
The Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai has been temporarily closed due to flash floods, with tourists being prohibited from visiting until conditions improve. Local officials are closely monitoring the situation. Flash floods have led to the temporary closure of the Mae Sa Waterfall in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, located in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. This decision was made to…
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Heroic Thai nurse saves elderly man during Chiang Mai marathon
A heroic nurse demonstrating remarkable bravery and dedication saved an unconscious elderly man during a half marathon in Chiang Mai. She performed CPR tirelessly until the man regained a pulse, despite sustaining injuries and dirtying her shoes. A half marathon in Chiang Mai on Sunday, August 25, saw an unexpected act of heroism by Pakamas Phosri, a professional nurse from…
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Chiang Mai’s explosive night: Firework blast leaves home in ruins
A firework explosion devastated a home in Chiang Mai, prompting an urgent investigation by multiple agencies. The incident occurred yesterday at 2.30pm in Pa Phai, San Sai district, Chiang Mai province. Police swiftly responded to the scene, including local security officials, rescue teams, and the Pa Phai subdistrict municipality. Prasit Wiriya, the village head of Moo 8 in Pa Phai,…
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Chiang Mai temple halts 19-metre statue plan after public outcry
Wat Phra That Doi Kham in Chiang Mai has decided to halt its plan to build the world’s tallest Taowesuwan statue, standing at 19 metres, after facing significant opposition from locals and social media users. The revered temple, located in Mae Hia, Mueang district, had initiated a ceremony to install the giant statue’s feet, intending to provide devotees with a…
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Tipsy temple: Chiang Mai abbot arrested for boozing during Lent
Police arrested the abbot of a well-known Chiang Mai temple after he was found drinking beer with monks during the Buddhist Lent. This arrest followed multiple complaints from locals. Officers from Mae Jo Police Station in Chiang Mai, led by Police Colonel Naruebal Jittayanunk, were asked yesterday, August 19, by Buddhist officials to investigate and apprehend monks at a temple…
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Earthquake rattles Chiang Mai and Lamphun early today
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 struck Mae On district in Chiang Mai, causing tremors felt as far as Lamphun. The seismic event, which occurred early today, August 15, lasted for five seconds and was reported by the Earthquake Surveillance Division. The earthquake struck at 1.33am, with its epicentre located in Mae Tha subdistrict, Mae On district, Chiang Mai…
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Chiang Mai residents rush to buy lottery tickets for August draw
Chiang Mai residents have been eagerly purchasing lottery tickets ahead of the August 16 draw, with popular numbers selling out quickly. The bustling market scenes across various districts reflect the high demand for these lucky numbers. By 8.30am today, August 14, the atmosphere was lively as locals scoured numerous lottery stalls for their desired numbers. Popular spots included morning markets…
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Chiang Mai woman fatally struck at zebra crossing
A tragic road accident occurred when a 56 year old woman was hit by a car while crossing a zebra crossing in Chiang Mai, resulting in her death. The incident took place yesterday near the chedi Mae Krua Market, Mae Faek Mai subdistrict in San Sai district. Police from Mae Faek Police Station received the report of the accident, which…
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Thai forces seize 130,000 meth pills after clash with traffickers
A fierce clash between Thai forces and a drug trafficking gang led to the seizure of over 130,000 methamphetamine pills. The confrontation occurred at 9.40am yesterday, August 6, near the Khao Hua Lon passage in Ban Nong Tao, Mon Pin Subdistrict, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province. The Pha Dam Command, under the Chaiyanuphap Task Force, was conducting a patrol to…
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Man surrenders to police after car horn altercation in Chiang Mai
A heated altercation over a car horn incident led to a man turning himself in to the police, revealing that his wife was upset and had not allowed him to sleep at home. The young man involved demanded 10,000 baht for the fright he experienced, stating that if he had lost his temper that day, it could have led to…
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Chiang Mai selects local dishes for One Province, One Menu
Chiang Mai has selected some local dishes for the One Province, One Menu initiative across three categories, with three dishes per category. The chosen dishes, including Khao Bai Pla Buang and Khanom Pad, advanced in a meeting held in Room 5, Fifth Floor, Administrative Building, Chiang Mai Provincial Hall. Chiang Mai Governor Nirat Pong-itsitthaworn assigned Deputy Governor Weerapong Ritrod to…
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Thai man arrested for tricking young girls into porn production
Police arrested a Thai man for tricking young girls into producing pornography and selling the explicit content online, the youngest being 12 years old. A monk and a government official were found to be regular customers of the suspect. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Chiang Mai Provincial Police held a press conference yesterday, August 5, to report the successful…
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Ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport injures two foreign children
A ceiling collapse at Chiang Mai Airport‘s security checkpoint injured two foreign children yesterday at 7.55am. Medical staff at the airport quickly administered first aid to the injured children. The first child, from the Netherlands, sustained minor injuries to the back of his hand, while the second, from China, suffered a head injury. The Dutch child and his family decided…
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Cebu Pacific unveils first direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai
Cebu Pacific introduces its inaugural direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai, starting October 29. This new route marks the airline’s fourth destination in Thailand, adding to its existing services from Manila and Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports. Cebu Pacific’s President and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao highlighted the significance of this new route. “Chiang…
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