CHIANG RAI – Local police launched an urgent investigation after a grim discovery in the Kok River on August 10. Officers received alarming reports of a body stuck at the weir gates on the Kok River in Chiang Rai. Police Major Natee Prajangchoowong led the initial emergency response team directly to the rural scene. He […]

The post Unidentified Body Discovered at Chiang Rai Weir: Police Launch Urgent Investigation first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Late Night Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Chiang Rai Villages

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Heavy rainfall triggered severe flash floods across the highland areas of Chiang Rai Province on August 10, 2026. The disaster began late at night on August 9, at around 10:00 PM. Torrents of water quickly flooded Jokko Village in the Tab Tao Subdistrict. Panicked residents rushed to move their families and belongings […]

The post Late Night Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Chiang Rai Villages first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Chiang Rai Residents on High Alert As Mekong River Rises Rapidly

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – The Mekong River has recently surged to alarming levels across the famous Golden Triangle region. Heavy rains and increased upstream water storage in China have caused sudden flooding in northern Thailand. Local officials are currently on high alert as the river waters continue to climb rapidly. Authorities in Chiang Rai province report […]

The post Chiang Rai Residents on High Alert As Mekong River Rises Rapidly first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Mae Chang Khao Reservoir in Chiang Rai at Critical Level Nears Overflow

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Local authorities in Chiang Rai are carefully watching the Mae Chang Khao Reservoir after recent heavy rains. At 10:00 AM on August 9, 2026, officials recorded the water level sitting 12 centimeters above the spillway. This important water source is located in the Pang Yiu Subdistrict of the Wiang Pa Pao District. […]

The post Mae Chang Khao Reservoir in Chiang Rai at Critical Level Nears Overflow first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Chiang Rai Residents Divided Over Health Volunteer Election Process

By:

Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – On August 9, 2026, a heated debate sparked at the Ban Farm Sampanthakit community hall in Chiang Rai. Residents and health officials met to choose a new Village Health Volunteer (VHV) to fill a recent vacancy. However, a sharp disagreement quickly emerged about who actually gets to vote. The core issue is […]

The post Chiang Rai Residents Divided Over Health Volunteer Election Process first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Chiang Rai Temple Abbot Suspended After Losing Millions in Phone Scam

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – A prominent temple abbot in northern Thailand faces immediate suspension following a shocking financial scandal. The senior monk recently fell victim to a sophisticated call center scam that completely drained the temple’s bank accounts. This heartbreaking incident occurred at Wat Mae Kham in the Mae Chan district of Chiang Rai. The trouble […]

The post Chiang Rai Temple Abbot Suspended After Losing Millions in Phone Scam first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Chiang Rai Woman Confesses to Killing Neighbor While Mushroom Picking

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – On August 8, 2026, a shocking crime in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, took a major turn. A key suspect, known locally as “Auntie Suk Kan,” changed her story and confessed to murder. She admitted this shocking truth to investigating police officers during a recent prison interview. This sudden confession brings new hope […]

The post Chiang Rai Woman Confesses to Killing Neighbor While Mushroom Picking first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Temple Abbot in Chiang Rai Loses 8.7 Million Baht in Massive Call Center Scam

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – A sophisticated call center gang has successfully scammed a senior temple abbot in Chiang Rai out of nearly 8.7 million baht. The heartbreaking fraud took place over more than a year, leaving the local community in complete shock. Scammers posed as high-ranking police officers to convince the abbot that he was involved […]

The post Temple Abbot in Chiang Rai Loses 8.7 Million Baht in Massive Call Center Scam first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Chiang Rai Governor Empowers Youth to Fight Climate Change

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Governor Chuchep Pongchai proudly launched a major environmental initiative alongside local youth. He led the opening of the “Huai Paeng Dam Laonong Jianghai Sustainable Forest Conservation” project. The lively event took place at the Huai Paeng Dam forest in the Nang Lae Subdistrict. Many community leaders, students, and local villagers gathered to […]

The post Chiang Rai Governor Empowers Youth to Fight Climate Change first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

AUG

Flash Floods Hit Chiang Rai: Traffic Disrupted on Chiang Rai-Teng Road

By:

Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Heavy rain poured down on the Mueang district of Chiang Rai on the evening of August 7, 2024. The sudden downpour quickly led to unexpected flooding across the busy northern area. Residents and drivers faced sudden challenges as water levels rose quickly on main routes. The continuous rain hit the Chiang Rai-Teng […]

The post Flash Floods Hit Chiang Rai: Traffic Disrupted on Chiang Rai-Teng Road first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

Design a Mobile Site

View Site in Mobile | Classic