Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand news, including political developments, economic updates, and public safety reports.
- 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…
- Northern Thailand News
Tham Luang exhibition opens in Chiang Rai, including a replica of part of the cave – VIDEO
A replica of parts of the Tham Luang Cave has…
- 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…
- Crime News
Man arrested for posing as air force pilot, conning woman out of 800,000 baht
A 44 year old man has been arrested in the…
- Thailand News
4 Burmese men arrested after crossing Moei River to Thailand
Tak border patrols have arrested 4 Burmese men who allegedly…
- Thailand News
Dengue fever surges 400% in Northern Thailand province compared to 2019
The northern province of Mae Hong Son has become a…
- Northern Thailand News
More than 1,000 pigs killed in effort to contain spread of virus in Lampang
The outbreak of ‘porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome’ caused the…
- World News
Trucks lining up at border checkpoint after Myanmar imposes cross-border quota
Over 600 trucks are stranded at the border between Thailand…
- Environment News
Hunt for wild tiger sighted at maize plantation in northern Thailand
A drone has been deployed in the hunt for a…
- Crime News
Woman allegedly kills elderly stylist over bad haircut
A young woman was arrested yesterday after she allegedly killed…
- Northern Thailand News
Concerns over Covid surge in Myanmar prompt increased security at Tak border
The northern province of Tak has stepped up security along…
- South Thailand News
2 Koh Tao divers awarded for their involvement in the 2018 cave rescue
2 foreign diving instructors in Koh Tao were honored for…
- Thailand News
Northern Thailand pigs on lockdown after virus outbreak
While humans are still trying to get a handle on…
- Northern Thailand News
Floods wash up the North, Northeast prepares as Mekong rises
Heavy rains and flooding in Northern Thailand damaged homes and…
- Northern Thailand News
Man with ax ravages Thai neighborhood, shot dead by police
A man was shot dead by police after he allegedly…
- Chiang Mai News
Tourism council urges Chiang Mai hotels to open up to meet domestic tourism demand
The chair of Chiang Mai’s branch of the Tourism Council…
- Northern Thailand News
Family’s home seized over unpaid 17,000 baht student loan
A family’s home was seized for failing to pay back…
- Covid-19 News
Locals support young tourist stuck at Phrae forest retreat
A lot has happened in the past 4 months. Imagine…
- Road deaths
Village head dies in train accident in central Thailand
The head of a central Thailand village was killed yesterday…
- Environment News
Unemployed elephants: Some return to the wild, others sent to work in logging business
The drop in tourism has had a huge impact on…
- Northern Thailand News
Dozens get hospitalised after eating raw meat salad
Dozens of Northern Thailand villagers became sick after eating raw…
- Crime News
Gang raids virus screening checkpoint and empties community pantry
A coronavirus screening checkpoint in Northern Thailand has been ransacked…
- Crime News
Thai prison governor fired for allowing inmate conjugal visit
Should prisoners get a little love? Not in Thailand apparently.…
- World News
“Off the charts” – biggest drug seizure in decades
“Truly off-the-charts.” That was the assessment of Jeremy Douglas from…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Lightning kills one, injures another in northern Thailand storms
One man was killed and another was injured in lightning…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Zoo animals eat frozen treats to chill out in high heat
It’s hot. And humid. So hot that zookeepers are getting…
- Covid-19 News
19th clear day for Covid-19 cases in Chiang Mai
Today marks the 19th consecutive day without a new Covid-19…
- Environment News
Chiang Mai hiking spots go up in flames
Wildfires in Thailand’s north have made plenty of news in…
- Covid-19 News
Chiang Rai restricts travel in and out until April 30
Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province, has now been partially locked…
