Tag: Chiang Mai
Police to tackle drug trafficking seriously
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Deputy National Police Chief Police General Prewpan Dhamapong has pledged to continue a fight on narcotic drug suppression while...
Royal British Legion Thailand spreads its Welfare Wings
Up until recently there were only two trained welfare caseworkers for the Royal British Legion who covered the whole of Thailand, Bert Elson...
PM visits flood-hit areas in Phitsanulok, Udon Thani
BANGKOK, Aug 28 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday has visited flood-stricken areas in Phitsanulok in the North before leaving for the...
Chiang Mai declares all 25 districts as disaster areas from flooding
CHIANG MAI, Aug 20 -- All 25 districts of the northern province of Chiang Mai were declared disaster areas from flooding, to facilitate...
Flood eases in 16 out of 27 affected provinces
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011– According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), the flood situation has eased in 16 provinces out...
Thailand’s flood death toll reaches 31
BANGKOK, Aug 17 – Thailand's Public Health Ministry reported Wednesday that 31 persons have died and over 27,000 others have become sick due...
Helping L.I.F.E. help those less fortunate
The L.I.F.E. Foundation make every effort to help abandoned and abused children, drug addicts, prostitutes, HIV babies, and give love and affection to...
DDPM: 9 provinces remain inundated
BANGKOK, 15 August 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has concluded that nine provinces remain inundated following tropical storm...
DDPM warns 21 provinces of flash floods
BANGKOK, 9 August 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents in 21 provinces to be prepared for...
Special Report: Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand´s 28th Prime Minister
With a majority vote of 296-3, Pheu Thai number one party-list MP Yingluck Shinawatra was bestowed the title of the 28th Prime Minister...
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Cool weather wraps up the year across Thailand, scattered rain in the South, moderate...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Cool weather prevails nationwide as the year ends, with freezing temperatures reported on mountain peaks. The south experiences isolated thunderstorms, while...
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
SEOUL - A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 31 following his impeachment by the...
South Korean investigators examine runway barriers after deadly plane crash at Muan Airport
SEOUL - Investigators are examining the cause of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport, which claimed the lives of over 170 passengers....
Defense Ministry unveils comprehensive reforms to modernize military and strengthen diplomacy
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Defense is implementing major reforms to address systemic challenges, improve military operations, and modernize its practices. Key priorities...
Authorities warn of increased scams during New Year holidays, urge public to stay vigilant
BANGKOK, Thailand – Scammers are taking advantage of the festive season to target unsuspecting victims, with a rise in fraudulent schemes reported during the...