Democrats Abroad Thailand Opens President Debate Parties
Mon 26th SepDemocrats Abroad Thailand (DAT), the local chapter in Thailand of the US Democrat Party, is holding debate watching parties for the first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Ubon Ratchatani. Given the time difference from the US, taped versions of the debate will be shown at gatherings of US Democrats on the evening of September 27 in Thailand.
Local Animal Feed Enterprises Complain to City Hall After Being Forced Out of Night Safari Contract
Fri 23rd SepFour local animal feed community enterprises have issued a complaint to the Chiang Mai Night Safari after the controversial safari zoo announced it would be outsourcing their animal feed to the most competitive bidder.
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Two Women Arrested With 46,000 Meth Pills Headed for Chiang Mai
September 27, 2016
Two women were arrested after police found 46,000 methamphetamine pills in their car at the 700th Anniversary Chiangmai Sports Complex on September 24th.
Democrats Abroad Thailand Opens President Debate Parties
September 26, 2016
Democrats Abroad Thailand (DAT), the local chapter in Thailand of the US Democrat Party, is holding debate watching parties for the first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Ubon Ratchatani. Given the time difference from the US, taped versions of the debate will be shown at gatherings of US Democrats on the evening of September 27 in Thailand.
Celebs Support Global March for Elephants and Rhinos 2016 in Chiang Mai
September 26, 2016
Celebrities joined together in the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos 2016 on September 24th, a movement to promote fair treatment of both animals and demanding a stop in ivory trade.
Pa Tan Bridge, Two Lanes Closed Tomorrow
September 20, 2016
Flash Flood Destroys Over 150 homes in Chae Hom
September 19, 2016
78-year-old’s House Burnt to the Ground
September 16, 2016
Bridge in Saraphi Cracking, Heavy Vehicles Prohibited
September 15, 2016
Buddhist Temple Catches Fire
September 14, 2016
Grand Canyon to Close Indefinitely (But Not The Water Park)
September 13, 2016
Six Car Pile Up at Buak Krok Siwilai Underpass
September 27, 2016
A six car pile-up at the Buak Krok Siwilai underpass along the second ring road was shared on Chiang Mai Traffic Facebook page this morning.
Doi Suthep Photo Opp Kids Steal Watch While Being Photographed
September 26, 2016
The news website Bangkok Jack has reported that two young children dressed in Hilltribe clothing at Doi Suthep temple have been caught in a photo removing a woman’s watch as she poses with them for a photo.
Local Animal Feed Enterprises Complain to City Hall After Being Forced Out of Night Safari Contract
September 23, 2016
Four local animal feed community enterprises have issued a complaint to the Chiang Mai Night Safari after the controversial safari zoo announced it would be outsourcing their animal feed to the most competitive bidder.
Drug Fueled Man Stabs Wife and Daughter to Death
September 21, 2016
Ping Rises, But Don’t Panic
September 20, 2016
Brothel ‘Restaurant’ Raided by Police
September 19, 2016
More Waterfalls (temporarily) Close
September 14, 2016
Finnish Writer Found Dead in Arcade Inn Hotel Building
September 14, 2016
Tree Damages Both Doi Suthep Nagas
September 14, 2016
Man Wielding Samurai Sword Robs Gold Shop in Lamphun
September 19, 2016
A man wielding a samurai sword and a fake gun successfully robbed a gold store in Lamphun on September 18, making away with over 42 gold items.
Man Arrested for Minor Posession of Yaba and Opium After NPCO Get Tough
September 16, 2016
Police arrested a man in Chiang Dao for possession of Yaba and Opium when his house was raided after the government demands another crack down on drugs.
Chinese Porn Website Gang Arrested at Faham Home
September 13, 2016
Police raided a house being used by a group of Chinese nationals holding tourist visas as an illegal pornography website operation centre based in Thailand – a criminal offence under pornography laws and immigration laws.
Englishman Arrested For Robbery at Doi Suthep Temple
September 2, 2016
Cock Fighter Shot By Stranger in Lamphun
August 24, 2016
Man Petrol Bombs Tattoo Shop Because They Couldn’t Teach Him
August 24, 2016
29 Gamblers at Funeral Arrested
August 24, 2016
American Tourist Robbed at ATM
July 25, 2016
Mae Sa Waterfall Closed For Safety Reasons
September 8, 2016
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park has closed the Mae Sa Waterfall in Mae Rim temporarily for safety reasons after two days of heavy rain.
Pokemon No (alcohol) at Rajabhat University
August 30, 2016
Students at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University decided to dress up as Pokemon Go characters as part of public relations during the recent fresher initiation events.
AIS to Help Customers Affected by Floods in Northern Thailand
August 24, 2016
AIS has offered to help customers affected by floods in the north of Thailand by setting up a 24-hour call centre and adding money to peoples phone accounts so they can call family and support services.
No Water in Saraphee on July 7
July 5, 2016
Dengue Fever Cases Down 28% This Year
June 30, 2016
No Water on Chiang Mai – Lampang Road July 2
June 30, 2016
No Water in Wingping Area, June 17
June 17, 2016
Big Chiang Mai Politicians to be Interrogated by Military
July 28, 2016
July 27th, The National Council for Peace and Order used Article 44 to call on 11 local Chiang Mai politicians and their family members to report to Military Circle 11 in Bangkok. The 11 were accused of disseminating distorted information, in letter form, about the upcoming referendum.
Former Pheu Thai MP Tasanee Buranupakorn Arrested by Army
July 27, 2016
Former Pheu Thai MP, Tassanee Buranupakorn, has been arrested by the army while waiting to meet with Pol. Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda after she paid a visit to the Royal Thai Police officers attempting to show her innocence following the raids on the Mayors office and other homes around the city.
Army and Police Raid Mayors Office and Activist Homes to Seize Vote-No Leaflets And Make Arrests
July 27, 2016
Over 300 army and police officers have raided ten separate locations as part of a citywide crackdown on Vote-No campaigners, including the mayor’s offices and homes of activists in Chiang Mai.
33rd Military Circle Holds Meeting to Promote Referendum
July 13, 2016
Drought Almost Over, but Farmers Urged to Hold off on Planting Rice
June 6, 2016
“The water crisis has passed, Jansark Limpiti, Director of Chiang Mai Irrigation Office told CityNews, “But while the crisis has passed, we are still rationing and managing water resources with great attention to details.”
ThaPaeGate-Gate
May 25, 2016
Chiang Mai prides itself as a historical city, and at 720 years, it is one of the oldest constantly inhabited cities in Thailand. The old square mile moat has five gates, with the most well-known, and distinctive one being Tha Pae Gate, the only gate which still has a door…even though the latest version is less than 30 years old. The public square in front of Tha Pae has long been used for public events and the area was the first to have been developed, as tourists began to pour into the city three decades ago. Many urban shops flourish around Tha Pae Gate with Tha Pae Road leading from the Governor’s Residence by the river straight to the iconic gate.
Reporting from the Mountains: CityNews takes a long drive through fires and barren hills
April 27, 2016
Headed up into the mountains of Samoeng yesterday to see for ourselves what is going on with our environment and the results are worrying – fires, deforestation, drought and garbage.
Smoke Symposium Addresses Potential Solutions
April 11, 2016
Obituary: Mark Fenn
January 18, 2016
ทางแยกแม่โจ้: Maejo Junction and Ping River Expansion
August 6, 2015
Heavenly Culture, World Pace, Restoration of Light
August 24, 2016
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) is a global organization found in South Korea by Chairman Man Hee Lee, that is committed to spreading world peace through their Legislate Peace Campaign. HWPL and it’s three years of community support from all over the world hope to pass the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) to the United Nations, an enforceable law that would preserve human rights by refraining States from using military force that would, in turn, impact another’s political independence and freedom.
Weaving together Tradition And Fashion in Support of Elephants
June 9, 2016
CityNews – Fair Trade company Ethnic Lanna, loves elephants. Elephants are easy to love; their calm gentle actions can amaze you and their playfulness can raise your cheeks to the sky. It’s hard not to be bewildered by how quickly your initial fear of an animal so large and capable of destruction is replaced with comfort and laughter.
Letter Response: Elderly Friendly?
September 15, 2015
Citylife reader Jonathan Nash wrote a letter to the editor this month requesting our help.
Perfect Balance by Monocle
July 22, 2015
Meeting of Styles Comes to Chiang Mai
April 21, 2015
Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Tilley (B.12.06.1938 – D. 05.03.2015)
March 20, 2015
Cold Sport in a Hot Climate: Ball Hockey in Chiang Mai
October 9, 2014
Cafe corner of working places
June 1, 2014
CAMP
May 28, 2014
ทางแยกแม่โจ้: Maejo Junction and Ping River Expansion
August 6, 2015
ใครๆที่ได้ขับรถผ่านแยกแม่โจ้ บนถนนซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ ไม่นานมานี้ อาจสังเกตเห็นว่าไหล่ทางที่เคยเรียงรายไปด้วยต้นมะฮอกกะนีสูงใหญ่นั้น ปัจจุบันมีแต่รถแทรกเตอร์จอดระเกะระกะเต็มไปหมด สำหรับพวกเราส่วนมาก นี่เป็นเพียงสิ่งผ่านตาเราไปโดยไม่ได้รับความใส่ใจ แต่สำหรับชาวบ้านในละแวกนั้นแล้ว โครงการก่อสร้างครั้งนี้จะมีผลกระทบต่อวิถีชีวิตของพวกเขาอย่างหลีกเลี่ยงไม่ได้ บริษัทเชียงใหม่ คอนสตรัคชัน ได้เซ็นสัญญากับกรมทางหลวงเพื่อที่จะขุดอุโมงค์ขนาด 6 เลน ใต้แยกแม่โจ้ และขยายถนนซุปเปร์ไฮเวย์ เป็น 10 เลน ไปเป็นที่เรียบร้อยแล้ว
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