Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand news, including political developments, economic updates, and public safety reports.
- Crime News
American man arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly killing pregnant Thai wife
An American man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his…
- Crime News
Police crackdown on 3 drug networks in Northern Thailand, local politician on the run
In an effort to suppress drug trafficking during the Covid-19…
- Crime News
New Yaba pill laced with crystal meth to increase potency
A new type of yaba (methamphetamine) pill in Thailand is…
- Covid-19 News
Northern Thai provinces starting Covid restrictions as 3rd wave spreads
Thailand’s northern provinces are starting to impose more self-quarantines or…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai records 6 new infections after nearly 3 months virus-free
After nearly 3 months without any Covid-19 infections, the northern…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Northern Thailand summer storms damage almost 3,000 homes
Almost 3,000 homes are damaged after northern Thailand summer storms…
- Thailand News
Report attributes 32,000 premature deaths in Thailand to air pollution
According to the State of Global Air 2020 Report, around…
- World News
2,000 Burmese refugees sheltering in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand
The governor of the northern province of Mae Hong Son…
- Crime News
Monk kicks Thai teenager in face after he refuses to buy him food
A monk in northern Thailand’s Lampang Province has allegedly taken…
- World News
Children in Thai border town trained to duck and cover in case of Myanmar conflict
With the ongoing violence in Myanmar following last month’s coup,…
- World News
Bangkok fiddles whilst Chiang Mai burns – who’s behind the annual smoke season?
OPINION In the December 2020 outbreak of Covid in the…
- Northern Thailand News
Officials tracking down foreigners with fake IDs opening up illegal businesses in Chiang Rai
Thai news site TNA is reporting that the Department of…
- Environment News
Over 250,000 receive eye and nose medical treatment due to pollution in northern provinces
Over 250,000 people are feeling the burn after receiving treatment…
- Crime News
Woman’s charred remains found near northern Thailand rubber plantation
The charred remains of a 19 year old woman was…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai hotels slash prices amid ongoing slump in tourism
Hotels in the northern province of Chiang Mai have been…
- Crime News
Police officer arrested for allegedly stealing grenade launcher and other weapons
A police officer was arrested for allegedly stealing a M79…
- Thailand News
“Santa Claus of Rayong” rides motorbike through Northern Thailand
Instead of eagerly listening for sleigh bells on Christmas night,…
- Thailand News
End-of-quarantine party for 28 Thais who returned from Myanmar
An end-of-quarantine party was held for 28 Thais who were…
- World News
Chiang Rai officials insist province is now safe to visit
Officials in the northern province of Chiang Rai are assuring…
- Covid-19 News
Rise of Covid-19 cases is not a “second wave,” PM says
The rise of Covid-19 cases in Northern Thailand is not…
- Northern Thailand News
Young monk killed by wild elephant while meditating
A young Buddhist monk was found dead on a mountain…
- Crime News
Monk arrested for alleged involvement in large methamphetamine delivery
Police arrested a monk on drug charges and seized 4.8…
- Northern Thailand News
9 arrests as police net huge drugs haul in 4 cases in north, north-east
Millions of methamphetamine pills, over 800 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine,…
- Crime News
Alleged drug dealers arrested after help from a stray dog
Police arrested 2 alleged drug dealers after a stray dog…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Temperatures to drop in Northern Thailand, heavy rain expected in the South
The wettest month of the Thai seasons has past. Now…
- Thailand News
Fuel tanker driver killed in crash, truck engulfed in flames
A fuel tanker truck driver died yesterday in the northern…
- Thailand News
It’s beetle fighting season in Northern Thailand
It’s fight season … for Rhinoceros Beetles. The bugs battle…
- Tourism News
Koh Pha Ngan and Chiang Mai win gongs in the latest Condé Nast Traveler Awards
Koh Pha Ngan, a short ferry ride from Koh Samui…
- Crime News
Mae Sot immigration chief transferred after inmate escape
Following the escape of 2 inmates, the immigration chief in…
- Crime News
Inmates escape from Thai prison using soap to rust the cell bars
2 Turkish inmates escaped from a Thailand prison in a…
