Chiang Mai News
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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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