Northern Thailand
Northern Thailand news, including political developments, economic updates, and public safety reports.
- 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 still struggling for some fresh air
Chiang Mai is suffering yet another day of poor air…
- Environment News
Chiang Mai hiking spots go up in flames
Wildfires in Thailand’s north have made plenty of news in…
- World News
Chiang Mai chokes as fires rage in the north of Thailand
Northern Thailand is choking under a toxic shroud and it’s…
- Thailand Weather Updates
“Hot to very hot” in the North and Northeast, thundershowers predicted
A thermal low still covers upper Thailand, while southerly and…
- Environment News
Potential catastrophe facing Thailand’s elephant camps
Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, along with many other…
- Environment News
Chiang Mai smog reaches dangerous levels – 12 x ‘safe’ levels
As if the northern city doesn’t have enough to worry…
- Northern Thailand News
Riot fears reopen ‘closed’ Thai border checkpoints as migrant workers flee
“We must go home, or we will starve to death…
- Covid-19 News
Chiang Rai reports first coronavirus cases
The Thai Health Department reported 89 new Covid-19 cases on…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Temperatures to rise in the North, storms predicted
Temperatures in the upper parts of Thailand are predicted to…
- Environment News
Chiang Mai blanketed in smoke as fires burn around the province
It’s smoggy, smokey and generally unpleasant in northern Thailand today.…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Pollution Control Department issues “red alert” for the North
A “red alert” is in effect for northern Thailand today:…
- Northern Thailand News
Land mine severs man’s foot in Phrae
A man in the northern province of Phrae had his…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Northern Thailand warned to brace for stormy weather
Thunderstorms and high winds are forecast for Thailand’s North and…
- Crime News
Police officer murdered, mutilated
The body of a police officer was found in the…
- Environment News
Haze and coronavirus killing tourism in northern Thailand
It’s the smoke and Wuhan effect. Haze and the Novel…
- Tourism News
“Chinese pneumonia” detected at Chiang Mai airport
Three Thai passengers are in hospital after being routinely screened…
- Health
Chiang Mai – the wellness destination
Wellness Tourism Resorts in Northern Thailand are quick to adapt,…
- Crime News
Leading anti-drug enforcer warns Thailand is becoming an emerging hub
PHOTO: A small meth lab raided in the Shan State,…
- Northern Thailand News
Jealous boyfriend arrested over triple murder in Chiang Rai – VIDEO
SCREENSHOT: YouTube Chiang Rai police have arrested a man for…
- Environment News
Chiang Mai public transport vehicles to undergo random exhaust checks
Officials in Chiang Mai will begin carrying out random checks…
- News
Unconscious 4 year old rescued from locked car
Pattaya police got a report that a child was stuck…
- Hot News
Warrants issued in “Billy” murder case
Arrest warrants have been issued for the former chief of…
- News
Drunk man reports car stolen
A 50 year old man in the northern province of…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Nakri weakens to a storm as it heads into Laos
Typhoon Nakri weakened as it crossed the Vietnam coast on…
