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NAKHON SAWAN – Four northern provinces remain flooded today, leaving a total of 15,753 households directly affected by the high waters. While the overall situation across the region is steadily improving, one key area is unfortunately bucking the trend. Flood conditions are easing almost everywhere, except for the central-northern province of Nakhon Sawan. Local authorities […]

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Why the Northern Thailand Stayed Dry While Bangkok Drowned

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Rebecca Kim

CHANG RAI – When dark storm clouds gather over northern Thailand, the entire region typically braces for severe impact. Recently, Chiang Mai recorded a massive 203mm of rain during a single, intense weather event. This staggering figure represented the highest rainfall total recorded anywhere in the country. Yet, while streets in Bangkok quickly turned into […]

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Inside Lanna: The Lost Kingdom of Northern Thailand

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – Northern Thailand feels distinctly different from the rest of the country for a very good historical reason. This expansive region was once an independent empire formally known as the Lanna Kingdom. For over six centuries, Lanna stood as a completely sovereign state with its own kings and laws. Even today, the resilient […]

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Massive Floods Hit Kamphaeng Phet: Locals Flee to Roof Tops

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Rebecca Kim

KAMPHAENG PHET– Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flash flooding across Kamphaeng Phet city today. The Suan Mak Canal overflowed its banks early this morning after hours of heavy storms. This sudden surge of dirty water forced many frightened residents to flee onto their roofs. Emergency response teams quickly launched rescue boats to reach families trapped […]

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Heavy Rains Trigger Landslide in Northern Thailand

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Rebecca Kim

TAK – Recent severe rain storms have triggered a terrifying and destructive landslide in Northern Thailand’s Tak province. A massive mountain slope suddenly collapsed and completely covered the paved surface of Highway 1175. This critical rural transportation route connects the busy Ban Tak and Mae Ramat districts for daily commuters. The sudden and dangerous mudslide […]

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Temple Scandal: Abbot Ousted Over Sex Abuse Claims

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Naree Srisuk

LAMPANG – A senior Buddhist monk in northern Thailand has been forced to resign and leave his temple immediately. This swift action follows shocking allegations of sexual misconduct involving young men and newly ordained monks in the community. The scandal officially became public after a concerned mother filed a police report late last month. She […]

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Head-On Pickup Crash in Northern Thailand Leaves One Dead

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Naree Srisuk

PHITSANULOK – A tragic traffic accident occurred early Monday morning on a major highway in northern Thailand. Two pickup trucks collided head-on, resulting in massive damage to both vehicles. Local emergency crews quickly rushed to the chaotic scene to help the trapped victims. The devastating crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. on the busy Phitsanulok-Uttaradit […]

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Police Probe the Death of 7-Year-Old Novice Monk

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Naree Srisuk

LAMPANG – Police and Local officials are actively investigating the tragic drowning of a seven-year-old novice monk from Myanmar. The heartbreaking incident took place at a popular temple located in the Ko Kha district. Surprisingly, the temple leaders completely failed to report this unnatural death to local police authorities. Lampang Governor Wiwat Inthaiwong ordered an […]

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Northern Thailand Border Drug Crackdown Nets 612M Meth Pills

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG MAI – Northern Thailand is currently facing a massive surge in drug trafficking. On September 17, top military officials shared their latest border crackdown results. Lt. Gen. Worathep Boonya led the major press conference at the Green Lake Resort in Chiang Mai. He was joined by commanders from the Naresuan and Pha Mueang military […]

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Israeli’s Celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Pai Under Tight Security

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Jeff Tomas

MAE HONG SONG – Hundreds of Israeli tourists gathered in northern Thailand to celebrate the Jewish New Year, known as Rosh Hashanah. The lively event took place at the local Chabad House in Pai district on September 11. Despite tight security measures, the festive spirit remained incredibly high throughout the warm evening. Almost 700 Jewish […]

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