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  • Thailand NewsLampang celebrates revered monk’s 112th birthday

    Lampang celebrates revered monk’s 112th birthday

    Lampang is set to host a significant annual event entitled, Following the Path of Faith: Paying Homage to Venerable Luang Phor Kasem Khemko, marking the revered monk’s 112th birthday. This unique event will feature rarely seen traditional Lanna ceremonies and offerings. The event, organised by the local government of Lampang, will take place over three days and nights, from November…

  • Thailand NewsFlood kills 300 pigs at Lampang farm, causes 21 million baht loss

    Flood kills 300 pigs at Lampang farm, causes 21 million baht loss

    Over 300 pigs have died after being submerged for three days due to a sudden flood at a farm in the northern province of Lampang, causing significant damage estimated at 21 million baht. The owner of the farm expressed the devastating impact of this year’s flood. The incident occurred at Krissana Farm in Ban Watthana, Sobprab subdistrict, Sobprab district, Lampang…

  • Thailand NewsSecond body found in Lampang’s Wang River amid strong currents

    Second body found in Lampang’s Wang River amid strong currents

    Police in Lampang discovered a second body floating in the Wang River yesterday, September 25. Despite efforts to retrieve the body, strong currents carried it away. The deceased is believed to be a 60 year old woman who went missing on September 20. Police in Ko Kha were alerted to the discovery of a body in the Wang River near…

  • Thailand NewsLampang dams overflow, residents urged to evacuate valuables

    Lampang dams overflow, residents urged to evacuate valuables

    Two major dams in Lampang, Thailand have burst their banks following relentless rainfall, leaving officials scrambling to warn residents in low-lying areas to move their belongings to higher ground immediately. The torrential downpour, which started yesterday, September 25, and continued fiercely through the night, has sent water levels skyrocketing, creating a dangerously precarious situation for those living nearby. Local government…

  • Thailand NewsLampang residents warned of rising water levels due to heavy rain

    Lampang residents warned of rising water levels due to heavy rain

    Residents of Lampang are urged to prepare for rising water levels in the Wang River, expected to increase by 1.5 to 2 metres due to continuous heavy rainfall. Local officials urge residents to stay updated on the situation via the Facebook page of the Office of Irrigation No. 2, Lampang province. The Wang River’s water level is projected to rise…

  • Thailand NewsBody of missing teen found in Lampang reservoir

    Body of missing teen found in Lampang reservoir

    A tragic discovery was made yesterday when the body of a teenage man was found floating in a reservoir. Rescue teams were deployed after villagers noticed his motorbike parked nearby. Yesterday, September 11, news broke that the body of 19 year old Phubet, was recovered from Huai Bok Reservoir in Ban Pong Pradu, Serm Ngam district, Lampang province. Locals, assisted…

  • Thailand NewsRenowned monk electrocuted in tragic accident at Lampang temple

    Renowned monk electrocuted in tragic accident at Lampang temple

    A revered monk, known for his significant contributions to a famous temple in Lampang, was fatally electrocuted in his quarters. The 75 year old monk, Luang Pu Sa-ad Kusoljittho, was found alongside a massage device, which is believed to have caused the fatal accident. Officers from Kokha Police Station received the distressing report around 9.35am today, July 31. They, along…

  • Thailand NewsPickup truck crash in Lampang kills one amid heavy rain

    Pickup truck crash in Lampang kills one amid heavy rain

    A pickup truck returning from Chiang Mai skidded off the road and crashed into a tree in Thoen, Lampang, due to heavy rain. Rescue teams rushed to the scene but despite their efforts, a 50 year old woman lost her life. Police from Thoen Police Station in Lampang received a report of the accident at 6.50pm yesterday, July 30. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai AirAsia flights between Bangkok & Lampang take off in October

    Thai AirAsia flights between Bangkok & Lampang take off in October

    Thai AirAsia announced a new route connecting Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Lampang, marking the airline’s 25th domestic destination in Thailand. Starting October 1, travellers can look forward to daily flights on this new route, operated by the airline’s trusty Airbus A320 aircraft. Flight FD3923 will leave Bangkok (DMK) at 11.10am, touching down at Lampang Airport (LPT) by…

  • Thailand NewsLorry crashes into ravine in Lampang, driver injured

    Lorry crashes into ravine in Lampang, driver injured

    A lorry carrying goods crashed through a bridge railing and plunged into a 3-metre-deep ravine in Lampang, causing injuries to the driver. Rescue teams quickly transported the injured driver to the hospital for treatment. Officers from Thoen Police Station received a report today of an accident involving a lorry crashing into a bridge railing and falling into a ravine at…

  • Thailand NewsElderly man in Lampang loses winning lottery ticket

    Elderly man in Lampang loses winning lottery ticket

    A 74 year old man in Lampang found himself at the centre of a lottery ticket dispute after discovering his winning ticket was missing. Later, the ticket was found torn into pieces, raising questions about its authenticity. A reporter visited a home in Serm Sai Subdistrict, Serm Ngam District, Lampang Province, yesterday, July 3, following reports of a lottery ticket…

  • Thailand NewsCar crash in Lampang leaves one dead, another seriously injured

    Car crash in Lampang leaves one dead, another seriously injured

    A tragic car crash in Lampang resulting from a vehicle veering off course and crashing into a tree has resulted in one fatality and serious injury to the passenger, requiring substantial rescue efforts involving hydraulic tools. The incident occurred yesterday, July 3, at 9.15pm when police received reports of an accident involving a sedan in Thoen district, Lampang province. Officers…

  • Thailand NewsLamps out: Lampang horse-drawn carriage rides face unbridled end

    Lamps out: Lampang horse-drawn carriage rides face unbridled end

    The famed horse-drawn carriage rides in Lampang may soon become a relic of the past, as dwindling tourism revenue fails to attract new generations to sustain the business, according to the Tourism Council of Lampang. Lampang registered 559,892 visitors in the first four months of this year, a 0.52% decline year-on-year, with only 35,131 foreign travellers. Despite the drop in…

  • Thailand NewsThai man dies after altercation with nephew in Lampang

    Thai man dies after altercation with nephew in Lampang

    A man suffering from a mental illness was fatally injured after a confrontation with his nephew in Lampang province. The nephew later turned himself in to the police. Officers from the Koh Kha Police Station in Lampang province were alerted to a fatal assault at a residence in Tha Pha Subdistrict, Koh Kha District at 2pm yesterday, June 12. The…

  • Thailand NewsLampang motorcycle accident kills teen, injures passenger

    Lampang motorcycle accident kills teen, injures passenger

    A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of an 18 year old woman and left a 16 year old passenger injured in the heart of Lampang City. The incident occurred yesterday at 2.50am, today, May 10, on Phaholyothin Road in Tambon Chomphu, Amphoe Mueang Lampang. Emergency services were alerted to the scene where they found a black scooter lying next…

  • Thailand NewsCoach carrying Chinese tourists crashes in northern Thailand

    Coach carrying Chinese tourists crashes in northern Thailand

    A late-night journey turned deadly as a coach carrying 33 Chinese tourists met with a horrific accident on Phahonyothin Road, Thoen, Lampang in northern Thailand. Thoen police officers rushed to the scene after receiving a fatal accident report at 11.20pm on Tuesday, May 7. They found the coach severely damaged, having crashed into roadside trees. Tragically, the driver, identified as…

  • Northern Thailand NewsThailand’s Lampang province hits 42 degrees Celsius

    Thailand’s Lampang province hits 42 degrees Celsius

    The scorching heat has engulfed Thailand’s northern Lampang province, with temperatures peaking at 42 degrees Celsius in the Thoen district on Monday and yesterday, April 2, recording the highest temperatures of this year’s summer. The Mueang district also experienced soaring temperatures, with the mercury touching 41.8 Celsius, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). This heatwave in Lampang, which began…

  • Thailand NewsNorthern Thailand welcomes famed elephant ‘Indy Jumbo’ (video)

    Northern Thailand welcomes famed elephant ‘Indy Jumbo’ (video)

    An elephant known as Indy Jumbo has found a new lease on life after a viral video catapulted her to fame. The elephant, affectionately dubbed Indy Jumbo by Thai netizens, shot to stardom after a video of her leisurely beach escapade took social media by storm. The charming clip showcased her unwavering love for nature as she gazed at the…

  • Pattaya NewsLampang high-speed chase ends with seizure of 1.3 million amphetamine pills

    Lampang high-speed chase ends with seizure of 1.3 million amphetamine pills

    Amidst the serene landscapes of Lampang, the tranquillity was shattered on December 6, as a high-speed chase ended in the capture of two alleged drug smugglers with amphetamine pills. The suspects, identified only as 43 year old Worapot and Chainarong, were found in possession of an astonishing 1.3 million amphetamine pills. The apprehension of such a significant drug haul was…

  • Crime NewsCannabis shop raid in Lampang: Teenagers found consuming marijuana

    Cannabis shop raid in Lampang: Teenagers found consuming marijuana

    A cannabis shop raid resulted in the discovery of about ten students, including a 14 year old, consuming marijuana within the premises. Residents, distressed by the situation, reported the establishment, leading to an investigation and legal action against the shop owner. Yesterday, at 5.20pm, a special operations team from the Lampang administrative department conducted a raid on the cannabis shop, led…

  • Crime NewsTwisted taste: Noodle vendor’s simmering feud ends in chilling murder in northern Thailand

    Twisted taste: Noodle vendor’s simmering feud ends in chilling murder in northern Thailand

    A 49 year old noodle vendor was arrested for the brutal murder of a 63 year old moneylender in Lampang, northern Thailand. The alleged crime stemmed from a dispute over loan repayment that escalated into violence, shocking the local community. Anantasin, also known as Pa Sarge, was found dead in his home in Pong San Thong, Mueang Lampang, on Tuesday,…

  • Crime NewsProminent loan shark murdered in northern Thailand, sparks business feud suspicions

    Prominent loan shark murdered in northern Thailand, sparks business feud suspicions

    A prominent loan shark was murdered following a brutal attack in the Lampang province of northern Thailand. His wife discovered the gruesome scene, which led to the suspicion that the culprits were well-acquainted with her deceased husband and that the motive for the murder could be due to a business dispute. Deputy Chief of the Khelang Nakhon Police Station, Worachet Sakitkan,…

  • Thailand NewsLampang woman wins 100,000 baht lottery, credits six-year faith in revered Kai Kaew

    Lampang woman wins 100,000 baht lottery, credits six-year faith in revered Kai Kaew

    A woman from Lampang, northern Thailand, elatedly claimed 100,000 baht in lottery winnings. According to sources, she attributed her luck to blessings from Kru Kai Kaew, an admired spiritual teacher, at Thep Prathan Phorn’s place of worship. The woman disclosed her six-year faith in Kai Kaew before the lottery result announcement. It is reported that the lucky woman won the…

  • Thailand NewsJealous husband arrested for wife’s brutal murder

    Jealous husband arrested for wife’s brutal murder

    A crime which sent shockwaves through the Bang Khomod sub-district, Ban Mor district, Saraburi province, was reported on Tuesday. The victim, Thongsuk, a 25 year old woman from Lampang Province, was brutally murdered. Upon hearing of the chilling crime, officers at Bueng Sam Phan Police Station, partnering with Highway Police Unit 5, Division 1 of Phetchabun Province, swiftly set up…

  • Northern Thailand NewsMysterious death in jungle hut prompts investigation in Lampang province

    Mysterious death in jungle hut prompts investigation in Lampang province

    In the early hours of yesterday morning, a tragic discovery was made in the district of Wang Nuea, Lampang province. A 48 year old man’s body was found lifeless in a hut in a dense jungle near the village. His death was mysterious, sparking an urgent response from local rescue workers, police from Wang Nuea station, and on-call physicians from Wang…

  • Things To DoOutdoor adventures you need to try in Chiang Mai

    Outdoor adventures you need to try in Chiang Mai

    Nestled in the mountainous areas of Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is well-known as one of Asia’s most established digital nomad hubs. It offers a mixture of both ancient and modern, with beautiful temples and modern luxury condos sitting almost side by side. However, besides glimmering temples and chic cafes, it also boasts a vast number of national parks, lush tropical…

  • Road deathsDeadly accident in Lampang: 1 killed and another severely hurt

    Deadly accident in Lampang: 1 killed and another severely hurt

    A tragic accident occurred in Lampang province, where a man lost his life and another was severely injured after attempting to move a broken-down pickup truck. Another truck, coming from behind, failed to notice the emergency situation and crashed into them. On the evening of June 5, Ban Aeuom police station in Lampang was alerted to a horrific collision near…

  • Environment NewsAir quality in northern Thai city improves after storm, but some areas damaged

    Air quality in northern Thai city improves after storm, but some areas damaged

    The air quality in one northern Thai city has improved after a recent storm, although some areas of the city are damaged. Locals in the city of Lampang were able to see Doi Farang peak this morning (Sunday). Doi Farang is a high peak within the Doi Phra Bat mountain range towering nearly 900 metres above sea level. The area,…

  • Thailand NewsThai man mistakes friend for wild boar and shoots him dead

    Thai man mistakes friend for wild boar and shoots him dead

    A Thai man shot dead his best friend in the forest in Lampang province in northern Thailand yesterday morning. Distraught, the gunman said he thought his friend was a wild boar. At 7am, officers from Mae Tha Police Station were informed of a fatal shooting in the forest on the mountain in Wan Ngern subdistrict. At the scene, officers found…

  • Thailand NewsWoman kidnapped and left for dead in deep forest in Northern Thailand

    Woman kidnapped and left for dead in deep forest in Northern Thailand

    National Park rangers rescued a 65 year old woman who was kidnapped by two unidentified men yesterday and left for dead in a deep forest in the northern province of Lampang. The leader of the Wian Kosai Nation Park, Prawit Jaikam, reported to the media that he received a message from a woman, in Baan Pang Ma O in the…