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Authorities rush to inspect quake damage to historical sites

March 29, 2025

No cracks were found on Wat Arun’s pagoda, officials from the Fine Arts Department reported on Saturday.

Chiang Mai ranked the most polluted city in the world on Saturday

March 29, 2025

The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai was ranked as the most polluted in the world on Saturday, according to air-quality monitoring website IQAir.

Elephants aid locals in creating firebreaks in Chiang Mai forest

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025

In a united effort to prevent forest fires, a team of three elephants joined over 20 locals in constructing firebreaks in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng district on Wednesday.

Chiang Mai ranked 7th most polluted city in the world

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

Northern Thai city registered air quality index (AQI) of 170 on Tuesday

Chiang Mai dust crisis worsens, with more kids having nosebleeds

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025

The Chiang Mai smoke crisis continues, impacting public health, especially children, with many suffering from nosebleeds and allergies, resulting in rashes.

Drug caravan clashes with Thai Forces near border

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025

Deadly clash in Mae Ai, Chiang Mai Province, 7 kilometres from Thai-Myanmar border. Two drug couriers were killed, 280,000 pills and 4.8 kilograms of raw opium were seized.

Chiang Mai to host water splashing and events for Songkran 2025

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025

Water splashing and various activities are set to take place at multiple venues in Chiang Mai province this April to celebrate this year’s Songkran festival.

Man hides in shopping mall to rob gold shop but traps himself

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

A burglar hid in a Chiang Mai mall to rob a gold shop but trapped himself inside. Dressed as Ghostface from Scream, he was caught when staff arrived.

Elephant camps in Chiang Mai cooperate to prevent forest fire

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

Our charges are more than capable of making the gaps in vegetation that prevent wildfires from spreading, elephant owners say

Chiang Dao Forest closure announced to prevent wildfires

THURSDAY, MARCH 06, 2025

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation has announced the closure of Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary from March 1 to May 15, 2025, to prevent forest fires and protect wildlife.

PM2.5 levels rise across 28 provinces in Thailand