Rebecca Kim | Chiang Rai Times

When haze settles over a Thai city or the northern hills, the distant view can fade into a gray veil. The bigger concern is what you can’t see: PM2.5 particles are small enough to travel deep into your lungs, where they can irritate airways and worsen breathing problems. Haze often returns to Northern Thailand during […]

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OCT

Jay Food: What Vegetarian Festival Cooking Excludes

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Rebecca Kim

PHUKET – Food can be meat-free and still not count as Jay Food. During Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival, jay cooking avoids meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, and certain pungent vegetables, while fish sauce, shrimp paste, or oyster sauce can hide in dishes that otherwise look plant-based. The exact customs can vary, so knowing what to ask about […]

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OCT

Doi Inthanon Drops to 10°C as Cool Season Arrives

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG MAI – Winter is making an early and beautiful appearance on Doi Inthanon in the northern region of Thailand this year. On the crisp morning of October 9, the highest summit of Doi Inthanon recorded a brisk 10 degrees Celsius. Early risers were generously treated to a stunning view of morning dew completely whitening […]

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OCT

Bangkok Power Outages Continue as lines Go Underground

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is changing the face of Thailand’s vibrant capital city. A massive ongoing project aims to convert tangled overhead power lines into a sleek underground cable system. This ambitious initiative spans heavily populated areas across Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan. It promises a modern, highly reliable, and visually stunning […]

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OCT

Vegetarian Festival Kicks-Off Amid Soaring Produce Prices

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Rebecca Kim

PHUKET – Thailand’s famous Vegetarian Festival officially kicks off today, bringing vibrant street processions to communities nationwide. The annual event runs from October 10 to 18, filling the air with the aroma of sizzling tofu. However, this year’s highly anticipated cultural celebration opens under very dark and stormy rain clouds. Severe flooding across the country’s […]

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OCT

Police Raid Seniors Care Center Over Shocking Abuse Claims

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – A 63-year-old mother known as “Mae Phat” broke down in tears during a recent police visit to a seniors care facility. Officers escorted the brave woman back to a seniors care center where she endured horrific abuse. Local authorities are now actively investigating these shocking and deeply tragic allegations. Officers from the Crime […]

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OCT

Police Seize Counterfeit Beauty Products, 6 Foreigners Arrested

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Immigration police have shut down a major counterfeit goods operation in Samut Sakhon, 46 kilometers from Bangkok province. Officers raided two suspicious warehouses and seized a massive stockpile of fake cosmetics. The authorities discovered that these illegal products were secretly being sold on popular online shopping apps. The coordinated raid took place on […]

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OCT

Chiang Rai Red Cross Brings Hope to Breast Cancer Patients

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – On October 9, the Chiang Rai Red Cross Chapter hosted a special event to support local breast cancer patients. The heart-warming campaign, known as ‘Sabina Sewing Cup Sewing Heart,’ took place at the Robinson department store. This lively gathering aimed to raise vital breast cancer awareness among Thai women across the northern […]

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OCT

Chris Hemsworth Trains Muay Thai in Bangkok

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is back in action and ready for a fight. Best known for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actor is currently spending time in Bangkok, Thailand. He is in the country to film the highly anticipated sequel, Extraction 3. While taking a break from shooting heavy scenes, […]

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OCT

Thai Opposition Files Censure Motion Against 18 Ministers

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Thailand’s opposition leaders have officially filed a comprehensive no-confidence motion against 18 government ministers. This significant political submission took place on October 8, directly challenging Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut personally submitted the detailed seven-page document directly to the national parliament. This bold political move aims to hold the Bhumjaithai […]

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