Chiang Mai News
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Chinese tourist bitten by lion cub at Chiang Mai cafe
A Chinese tourist was bitten on the face by a lion cub at a Chiang Mai lion cafe after ignoring instructions and picking up the animal on August 28, with the cafe now disputing Chinese media reports about the incident. Wildlife officials inspected Lion World Café on Chang Khlan Road after reports of the incident circulated online. The incident occurred…
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Foreign man suspected in death of Thai woman in Chiang Mai resort
Police say the woman died of head injuries after an assault reported at a resort in Mae On district, Chiang Mai.
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Cries lead police to abandoned newborn in Chiang Mai
A five-day-old baby girl was found abandoned in roadside grass in Chiang Mai early today, September 1, after a passerby heard her crying and alerted police. Doi Saket Police Station officers responded at about 5am in Choeng Doi subdistrict, Doi Saket district. After hearing cries coming from grass beside the road, officers used a torch to search the area and…
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Chiang Mai couple charged 85,800 baht without consent at beauty clinic
A daughter's Facebook post says staff offered her parents a free service, then put the bill on her father's card
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Museum owner pleads for help after knife-wielding intruder returns twice
The owner of a private museum has appealed for police help. A masked intruder broke onto the property twice in just over a month, according to a Facebook post shared by the page Drama-addict. The owner, who runs “Borommanathsathit House Museum-9 Museum,” said the first break-in happened about six weeks ago. An intruder carrying a knife entered through the front…
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Chiang Mai flash flood sweeps tourist at Mae Sa Waterfall
A sudden flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai swept away a tourist and left others with minor injuries yesterday, August 15. Doi Suthep-Pui National Park officials helped everyone reach safety before taking one tourist to hospital. The incident was reported at about 3pm at Mae Sa Waterfall in Mae Rim district, where several tourists, many of them…
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Tourist poses beside a Buddha at Doi Suthep and accidentally nails the pose
A foreign tourist stood beside a golden Buddha image at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, raised her right hand, and smiled for the camera. She had no idea she had just copied the statue behind her exactly. The clip went up on TikTok from the account @siwa219 and Thai viewers have been quietly delighted with it since. The image she…
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Tourist criticised after climbing Chiang Mai ancient wall for photos
A female tourist was criticised yesterday, August 13, after she was seen climbing onto the upper edge of an ancient wall at the historic Si Phum corner in Chiang Mai to take photographs. The woman, believed to be a tourist, reportedly climbed onto the centuries-old brick wall at Si Phum corner, one of Chiang Mai’s four historically important city corners,…
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Shoulder bump leads to street fight near Chiang Mai landmark
A Thai man and a Chinese tourist were involved in a physical confrontation on a footpath near Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai after the pair accidentally bumped into each other on Saturday, August 1. The altercation took place at about noon on August 1 near the city’s popular Tha Phae Gate tourist area. The Thai man later filed a…
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Turkish-German man apologises after his social detox triggers missing complaint
A Turkish-German tourist, who was reported missing in Chiang Mai, was found safe yesterday, July 2, telling police he had deliberately disconnected from family and friends as part of a nine-day social media detox. The missing tourist case in Chiang Mai emerged after 32 year old Ali Karakoyunlu’s sister sought help from his former girlfriend, Suppanat Essie, who shared a…
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Chinese man beats wife to death over alleged affair in Chiang Mai
A Chinese man was arrested today, August 2, after allegedly beating his wife to death at their rented home in Chiang Mai following an argument over claims she was having an affair. Police were called to the home in a housing estate in Chang Phueak, Mueang district, at around 12.10am. Rescue workers found the 38 year old Chinese woman unconscious…
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Chinese man steals customer’s credit card information, over 29 million in losses
Police arrested a Chinese man for stealing customers’ credit card information and using it to make purchases, causing losses of more than 29 million baht. Officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) raided three businesses in Chiang Mai and on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok after receiving complaints from Chinese nationals about suspected credit card data theft. According to Channel…
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Thailand and India eye direct Chiang Mai flights in transport push
Thailand wants direct flights between Chiang Mai and India as part of a broader plan to deepen air, sea and road links with the South Asian giant. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn raised the idea in talks with Puneet Agrawal, India’s ambassador to Thailand, at the Transport Ministry this week. The pair covered aviation, maritime cargo and…
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Massive Chiang Mai raids target 18 sites linked to nominee network
More than 250 officers raided 18 locations across Chiang Mai yesterday, July 20, as part of a nationwide crackdown on nominee businesses suspected of using Thai nationals to conceal foreign ownership. The operation, dubbed “Foreign Nominee Network Crackdown Phase 5,” targeted 31 companies identified during a joint investigation into suspected violations of Thailand’s foreign business laws. Officials said they analysed…
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Customer throws, stomps on food over Chiang Mai order mix-up
The owner of a burger shop in Chiang Mai criticised a customer, believed to be Chinese, after CCTV footage showed him throwing food onto the ground following a misunderstanding over his order. The store owner of Paul Burger shared CCTV footage of the incident on its official Facebook page on July 13. According to his account, the confrontation occurred at…
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Chiang Mai bar slaps Brit with 150,000 baht bill, gives refund
A British man filed a complaint against a karaoke bar in Chiang Mai, claiming he was overcharged by 150,000 baht at the venue. The bar initially denied the accusation but eventually refunded the full amount following public scrutiny. The British man and his Thai wife filed a complaint with Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station against the karaoke bar operator and…
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Foreign tourists fined for spray-painting Chiang Mai school fence
Two foreign tourists have been fined after police caught them spray-painting a school fence and public property in Chiang Mai today, July 12, following a tip-off from a member of the public. The incident was shared today, July 12, by the Chiang Mai Provincial Police Facebook page, which said officers responded after a member of the public reported seeing two…
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Chiang Mai moves closer to UNESCO World Heritage recognition
Chiang Mai‘s decade-long dream of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage city is entering its most crucial stage yet. Thailand has formally submitted the northern city’s nomination to UNESCO, and an inspection team is expected to visit before a decision that could come as early as 2027. The nomination, titled “Chiang Mai, Capital of Lanna,” was approved by the Cabinet in…
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Chiang Mai couple leave rental room overflowing with rubbish
A Chiang Mai apartment owner warned other landlords yesterday, July 6, after discovering a room buried in rubbish and a strong foul smell when a married couple moved out after renting the property for several years. The incident came to light yesterday, July 6, after Facebook user Keng Indigo shared photos and videos showing piles of rubbish covering the room.…
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Brit held for public disturbance, assault on Chiang Mai police
A British man physically assaulted and spat on a city police officer at Tha Phae Gate in the centre of Chiang Mai. The foreigner had reportedly displayed disruptive behaviour towards police on multiple occasions before. Officers from the Chiang Mai Municipality Office requested support from Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station after the incident involving the foreign national in central Chiang…
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Senior AIA officer hospitalised after assault in Chiang Mai restaurant
An assault at a restaurant in Chiang Mai on June 4 left four people injured, including a senior executive of American International Assurance (AIA), who is in critical condition. The incident occurred at night in a restaurant in Chiang Mai, where the insurance staff had gathered to celebrate the promotion of senior officer Thanakrit Wichiansamut. The event was attended by…
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American FBI suspect detained in Chiang Mai over US warrant
An American suspect was detained in Chiang Mai yesterday, May 12, after Thai police received information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that he was wanted in the United States for assault and stalking. The American, identified as 58 year old Joseph Frances Chinnock, also known as Joseph Kelly, was wanted on a US arrest warrant. The FBI reportedly…
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8 Chinese nationals held in Chiang Mai for illegal series production
Eight Chinese nationals were arrested for illegally filming a social media drama series without permission in an accommodation in the Hang Dong district in Chiang Mai. Officers from Tourist Police Division 2 acted on a complaint that a group of Chinese nationals had rented accommodation in the district and were using it as a filming location. The complainants questioned whether the…
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Thai man arrested in Chiang Mai over girlfriend’s murder
A Thai man was arrested in Chiang Mai yesterday, May 3, after the murder of his girlfriend at a condominium in Nonthaburi province. The victim, 25 year old Panitsuda, also known as Dream, was discovered by her mother in a room on the fourth floor of an eight-storey condominium. The mother reported the incident to Bang Bua Thong Police Station.…
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Thai man confesses to fatal assault on pregnant wife in Chiang Mai home
A Thai man fatally assaulted his pregnant wife at their shared home in Chiang Mai on Monday, April 20, and initially attempted to cover the murder with an accident claim. Mae Ping Police Station officers were called to the house on Monday afternoon to investigate the death of 33 year old Yardrung. Officers found her body inside the accommodation. She was…
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Chiang Mai doctor reports severe lung cases tied to PM2.5
A doctor at Chiang Mai University said on April 17 that PM2.5 and toxic smoke in northern Thailand were linked to two serious lung cases, including a 19 year old foreign tourist who required high-flow oxygen. PM2.5 levels in Chiang Mai remained at concerning levels yesterday with many areas covered by thick haze and reduced visibility. Officials have continued efforts…
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Butler breaks silence on Teresa Teng’s death in Chiang Mai 31 years on
A Thai man, who said he was the butler of Taiwanese singer Teng Li-Chun, recalled the events before her death in Chiang Mai, claiming heavy traffic delayed treatment during a medical emergency. Teng, one of the most influential Chinese-speaking singers, died on May 8, 1995, while on holiday at a hotel in Chiang Mai province at the age of 42.…
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MP pushes back against Clean Air Bill as Thais are ‘breathing dust to death’
Thai netizens, today, April 3, slammed objections to the Clean Air Bill, which were raised in Parliament, as people in North Thailand continued to face severe PM2.5 pollution. The issue stemmed from remarks made by Bhumjaithai Party list MP Supachai Jaisamut during a House of Representatives meeting on April 1, when he raised concerns about the draft Clean Air Bill,…
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Thai and foreign residents protest at US Consulate in Chiang Mai
Yesterday, March 28, about 50 Thai and foreign residents gathered outside the US Consulate General in Chiang Mai to protest the United States’ war with Iran and to call for an end to the conflict. The group, calling itself CNX4PEACE, held placards criticising the United States’ military action and urging peace. A representative of the demonstrators read a statement calling…
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Chiang Mai tram bidding set for 2027, services targeted to begin in 2032
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to open bidding for the Chiang Mai tram project in 2027, with construction expected to start in 2028 and the service targeted to open in 2032. The Chiang Mai light rail or tram project was first raised in 2017 and later approved by the Cabinet in 2018. Previous reports put the…
