Tag: Chiang Rai
New Zealand’s Miss Universe helps tourism in Chiang Rai province
CHIANG RAI, Chiang Rai has begun efforts to promote important tourist sites in the northern province with the help of New Zealand’s Miss Universe,...
Get Higher than the Clouds on Thailand’s Glorious Phu Chi Fa
Loosely translated from the Thai, Phu Chi Fa means “hill that points to the sky,” and anyone who’s ever visited knows exactly what this...
36-year-old man with 2 kilograms of “crystal meth” arrested
CHIANG RAI, 6 June 2013 The police have made an arrest of a man travelling from Chiang Rai northern province to Bangkok with nearly...
3 drug smugglers arrested in Saraburi with 600,000 meth pills
BANGKOK, 4 June 2013 The police have made an arrest of 3 drug smugglers in Saraburi Province along with almost 600,000 tablets of methamphetamine...
Stateless but not hopeless
In the mountainous terrain of Mae Fah Luang district of Thailand's northernmost province of Chiang Rai bordering Myanmar, the initial group of ethnic...
Songkran fun activities commence in several provinces; Dusit Zoo prepares 5-day...
BANGKOK, 11 April 2013 Songkran activities and celebrations have commenced in many provinces, while Dusit Zoo in Bangkok is all set to hold...
DDPM: 45 provinces currently declared drought disaster zones
BANGKOK, 8 April 2013 The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has reported more provinces are now being hit hard by the...
Northern Thailand on the Table
EXPERIENCE: NORTHERN THAILAND ON THE TABLE Everyone has a dish that reminds them of their childhood. It’s the one dish that people usually think...
Most provinces to be hit by another cold front
BANGKOK, 9 January 2013 Another cold front from China is set to prevail over Thailand’s Northeast on Thursday, bringing the temperature down further. ...
Cold spell hits Thailand’s North
CHIANG RAI, Dec 9--- Hundreds of thousands of northern residents have been affected by the cold weather prevailing over the region while Chiang Mai’s...
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Thailand to retain death penalty for gross crimes
The Thai Cabinet has voted to retain the death penalty after consulting with the courts of justice. The decision comes after the National Human...
Street vendor-official corruption plaguing beneath the surface of lively Pattaya City
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a bustling tourist hub in Thailand, is well known for its vibrant street market scene, where vendors offer a variety...
Mayor urges public to report corruptions by city officials after seafood vendor exposes extortion...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has taken swift action following allegations of extortion and corruption by an official working for the city December...
Tourist Police raid Chinese real estate office without work permits in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist Police in Pattaya executed a raid on an unregistered real estate office operating without proper work permits on December 16....
Is Pattaya Walking Street really safe? – A look at growing concerns over tourist...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya's Walking Street has long been a magnet for international tourists, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, bustling entertainment, and dynamic atmosphere....