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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

Chiang Mai Resident Gets First 2M Disaster Insurance Payout

By:

Anna Wong

CHIANG RAI – A local resident of Chiang Mai has just received a historic two million baht insurance payout. This event marks the very first claim settled under Thailand’s brand-new national disaster insurance scheme. The massive settlement brings much-needed hope to many struggling flood victims across the northern region. Overall, this quick response shows a […]

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OCT

Chiang Mai Murder: 500K Debt Dispute Ends in Arson Tragedy

By:

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG MAI – Police in northern Thailand have arrested two suspects for the brutal murder of a local businessman. The attackers tried to cover up their terrible crime by burning the victim inside his own car. However, a freak accident during the cover-up left the mastermind severely injured and quickly exposed the deadly plot. The […]

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OCT

Chiang Mai Police Bust Illegal Online Gun Factory

By:

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG MAI – Cyber police in Thailand raided a residential home in Chiang Mai on October 7, targeting the San Sai district. Officers acted on a search warrant from the local provincial court after spotting illegal weapons for sale online. To catch the suspect, authorities set up a clever undercover sting operation by purchasing a weapon […]

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OCT

Fatal Accident Chiang Mai: Drunk Driver Kills Street Sweeper

By:

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG MAI – A devastating and fatal accident occurred in Chiang Mai during the early hours of Monday morning. A severely intoxicated driver crashed his vehicle into a 67-year-old female street sweeper while she worked. This heartbreaking tragedy took place near the historic city moat area before the sun even rose. The hardworking victim was […]

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OCT

Severe Weather Strikes Chiang Mai, Fallen Trees Block Highway

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG MAI – A fierce thunderstorm brought sudden, strong winds to Chiang Mai’s Doi Tao district on the evening of October 4. This powerful storm caused widespread chaos and notable property damage across the entire northern region. Many local family homes were hit especially hard by the heavy rain and aggressive wind gusts. The most […]

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OCT

Three Minor Quakes Rattle Chiang Mai Early Friday

By:

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG MAI – Early Friday morning, a series of three minor earthquakes struck Chiang Mai province. The tremors occurred within a short time span in the Hot district. Residents in the Na Kho Ruea subdistrict experienced the gentle shaking before dawn on October 2, 2026. Fortunately, local authorities quickly monitored the situation to ensure public […]

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SEP

Chiang Mai Records Thailand’s Highest Rainfall at 203mm

By:

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

Chiang Mai has officially recorded the highest rainfall in all of Thailand during this latest storm. A massive 203 millimeters of rain heavily battered the popular northern province late last night. This sudden and intense downpour quickly caused widespread concern among local residents and government officials. The extreme weather clearly highlights the truly unpredictable nature […]

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SEP

Chiang Mai Police Save Student From Call Center Scam

By:

Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG MAI – Police in Chiang Mai have successfully rescued a university student from a terrifying call center scam. The scammers forced the young man to completely isolate himself in a local hotel room. They then manipulated him into tricking his parents to send large amounts of emergency money. Officers from the Phu Ping Ratchaniwet […]

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SEP

Missing Forager Found Alive in Chiang Rai Forest After 3 Days

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – A local villager who went missing in the deep woods of Khun Tan district has finally been rescued in Chiang Rai. The local forager vanished on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, while looking for wild plants. This sudden disappearance quickly sparked a massive search and rescue mission in northern Thailand. Local officials […]

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