CHIANG RAI – Dozens of ethnic Akha villagers gathered at the Chiang Rai Provincial Hall on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to file formal complaints against a 24-year-old local man who allegedly swindled them out of millions of baht. The victims, primarily from the Mae Yao, Mae Fa Luang, and Mae Suai districts, claim the suspect promised […]

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CHIANG RAI – April 27, 2026 – Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort is thrilled to announce the launch of its Golf Escape Package , an exclusive offering meticulously curated for true golf enthusiasts.

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Picture Bangkok's roaring traffic and packed sidewalks. Now imagine Chiang Rai's misty hill mornings, quiet coffee stalls, and trails through green rice fields. It's a Chiang Rai, Thailand escape from Bangkok that feels worlds apart.

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Picture hazy skies blanketing Chiang Rai's rice fields right now. PM2.5 levels hover at 35.5 µg/m³, with an AQI of 178, that's unhealthy for sensitive groups like kids and elders.

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CHIANG RAI - Residents of Chiang Rai are facing serious pollution on two fronts. Contaminated water and dangerous air. The Pollution Control Department reported that recent checks of the Kok River and nearby waterways still found heavy metals above…

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