Chiang Mai Governor Thotsapol Phueanudom visited Ban Tha Ton Pier in Mae Ai District to monitor the contamination situation in the Kok River. The latest and 10th random test for heavy metal contamination in aquatic animals, vegetables, and water from the Kok River showed no presence of arsenic, cadmium, or lead. Mercury was detected at a low level of 0.12, which falls within the safety standard an … Continued
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) have introduced a newly discovered comet, C/2025 R2 (SWAN), or SWAN25B. It can be observed using binoculars or telescopes in the western sky from early evening until 7.50 pm. Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN), or SWAN25B, was discovered by Ukrainian amateur astronome … Continued
Recently, four counterfeit 1,000 baht banknotes were found. At first glance, they are not different from genuine notes, as they are printed on semi-polymer material. The watermark and royal portrait also closely mimic those found on real currency. The best way to tell if a 1,000-baht banknote is real is to check if the Thai numeral at the top and the Arabic numeral along the vertical edge show mis … Continued
At the Chaloem Phrakiat 80th Anniversary Auditorium Building, the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization and Chookiat Sakveerakul, a member of the Subcommittee on Soft Power for Films, Dramas, Series, Documentaries, and Animations, announced the first Chiang Mai International Fantastic Film Festival (CIFAN 2025). The festival will take place from September 20 to 27, 2025, at Chiang Mai … Continued
At midnight on September 16, 2025, three teenagers, approximately 18 to 20 years old, were found injured on San Kamphaeng Road. The first was a teenage girl who had a knife wound on her left arm. The second, a teenage boy, had a cut on his finger. The third, also a teenage boy, was injured in the middle of his back. Rescue workers provided first aid at the scene and rushed them to the hospital. As … Continued
The measures to freeze mule accounts have an impact on merchants. Many shops across Thailand have stopped accepting scan-and-pay transactions due to fears of receiving money from mule accounts. However, at Siriwattana Market, QR code payment signs are still in use. Vendors continue to accept digital payments, explaining that despite the risks, they cannot sell their goods without accepting bank tr … Continued
Police from Provincial Police Region 5 have arrested seven suspects involved in an international money withdrawal operation linked to a Chinese call center gang. A total of 549,000 baht in cash was seized. The Central Information Technology Center of the Royal Thai Police alerted local officers that Saranpong, a 51-year-old man who served as a cashier and driver, along with his associates, had bee … Continued
According to helicopters from the Naresuan Force and the Phamuang Force, along with medical teams from various hospitals in 17 northern provinces, assistance was provided in transferring patients during emergencies between October 1, 2024, and September 1, 2025. A total of 69 emergency transfer missions were carried out during this period. Most recently, on September 1, 2025, the Phamuang Force, … Continued
Ambassador Bilingual Academy, Chiang Mai, hosted a press conference for the upcoming Ambassador Sports Tournament 2025 at Pantip Lifestyle Hub, Chiang Mai. The event was organized in collaboration with the Chiang Mai Provincial Education Office, the Chiang Mai Sports Association, and the Government Savings Bank, Region 8, with the goal of announcing the tournament’s readiness and inviting young at … Continued
Dr. Jiraruj Chomchai, a pediatrician specializing in respiratory and critical care at Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, shared an update on the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) outbreak via his Facebook page. “This week, the children with RSV requiring intubation are incredibly young. The youngest is just 24 days old, followed by another at 30 days. Some infants under two months old need High F … Continued