Chiang Mai News & Events

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Local Chiang Mai News and Events

Chiang Mai News June 13, 2024

Trunk call: Monk leads project to build elephant shelter in Chiang Mai

Renowned monk Phra Kru Odd called upon elephant enthusiasts to join a significant initiative to construct a shelter for elephants of the Saen family in Chiang Mai. The project aims to protect the elephants from harsh weather conditions and is estimated to cost 1 million baht, taking one full year to complete. Phra Kru Odd, …
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Chiang Mai News May 23, 2024

Bugged out: Chiang Mai traveller’s rose petal bath hit by insect invasion

A traveller’s recent trip to Chiang Mai took an unexpected turn when a planned relaxing bath turned into an encounter with a swarm of insects. The traveller chose a picturesque accommodation with a bathtub on the balcony, offering stunning mountain views during the day. However, as night fell, the situation drastically changed. Dhiwa Bhochawatt’s post …
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Chiang Mai News May 8, 2024

Thai woman’s nostrils infested by hundreds of maggots

A Thai woman got more than she bargained for during a routine nasal examination when doctors unearthed a horrifying secret lurking inside her nose. A 59 year old Thai woman received a chilling diagnosis during what she thought was a routine visit to address her stuffy nose. Doctors at Nakornping Hospital, nestled in Thailand’s Chiang Mai …
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Chiang Mai News April 20, 2024

Himalayan giant honey bees spotted in Chiang Mai

Himalayan giant honey bees have been spotted in Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, Chiang Mai province, a first-time occurrence, evidencing that the nation’s ecological system is ideal for unique species. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, together with a team of biology researchers from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Sciences, made the …
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Chiang Mai News March 29, 2024

Murdered teen’s body found in reservoir in Chiang Mai

A 15 year old boy was savagely beaten and murdered by a group of five teenagers, who then concealed his body by throwing it into a reservoir in Chiang Mai. The assailants, aged between 15 and 17, admitted to the crime, citing a dislike for the victim’s character as the motive. Law enforcement officials apprehended …
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The Thaiger Chiang Mai News

  • Village headman dies saving girl in Chiang Mai landslide
    by Puntid Tantivangphaisal on September 12, 2024 at 11:55 am

    A landslide in Mae Ai, Chiang Mai, claimed the life of a village headman who died while saving a young girl. His body was found 10 kilometres away from the scene, amid widespread mourning from the community. A devastating landslide occurred in Ban Doi Laem, Moo 13, Doi Laem subdistrict, Mae Ai district, Chiang Mai province, … The story Village headman dies saving girl in Chiang Mai landslide as seen on Thaiger News.

  • Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to Chiang Mai next month
    by Puntid Tantivangphaisal on September 11, 2024 at 5:32 pm

    Hong Kong Airlines is upping the ante for travel lovers, rolling out a brand-new daily flight to Chiang Mai starting on October 27. This exciting expansion marks the airline’s third destination in Thailand, adding to its Bangkok and Phuket routes, and promises to give tourists even more reasons to visit the Land of Smiles. Flight HX749 … The story Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to Chiang Mai next month as seen on Thaiger News.

  • Chiang Mai restaurant gas explosion leaves one seriously injured
    by Bright Choomanee on September 6, 2024 at 10:44 am

    A gas explosion at a cook-to-order restaurant in Chiang Mai’s Chang Phueak area resulted in a devastating fire, leaving one person seriously injured. Emergency services are investigating the incident that caused significant property damage. Yesterday, September 5, at 1.45pm, a fire broke out at a restaurant in the Santitham neighbourhood, located in Soi Ratchaphruek, Chang … The story Chiang Mai restaurant gas explosion leaves one seriously injured as seen on Thaiger News.

  • Man kills estranged wife, himself in tragic Chiang Mai shooting
    by Bright Choomanee on September 5, 2024 at 10:35 am

    A tragic incident unfolded in the Doi Saket district of Chiang Mai yesterday when a 46 year old man shot and killed his estranged wife before taking his own life in front of a convenience store. Chanyut fatally shot his wife, 43 year old Charunee, and then turned the gun on himself. Police from the … The story Man kills estranged wife, himself in tragic Chiang Mai shooting as seen on Thaiger News.