Author: Out in Chiang Mai

Thailand’s Finance Ministry to Spend Bt300 Billion to Stimulate Economy  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – Thailand’s Finance Ministry is proposing a US$10.2 billion government stimulus package to counter a slowdown in the economy.

European Tourists Injured After Bus Crashes in Northern Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – Ten European tourists were injured, one of them seriously, after their bus skidded off a road and over turned on Friday. Volunteer rescuers at the …

Thailand’s Health Ministry Looks to Improve the Safety of Street Food  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – Public Health Ministry is encouraging partners to improve the quality of street food to boost tourism and the economy in Thailand. Deputy Public …

Thailand’s Strict Ban on Casino’s and Gambling – CTN News  Chiang Rai TimesThailand is also quite well-known for their strict anti-gambling laws and has placed a full ban on Casino’s and gambling activities. Share on Facebook Follow on …

Transport Minister Says Van Drivers are the Safety Threat  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Tuesday the safety of passengers riding in public vans must be tackled at its root problem, the bad …

Thailand’s Army Chief Says “Fake News” is Thailand’s Biggest Threat  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – Thailand’s army is fighting a war waged by enemies who are using “Fake News” to turn young Thais against the military and the monarchy. General …

Thailand Resolves to Reduce Road Accidents  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News -Thailand appallingly high number of road accident deaths of more than 21000 each year an average of 60 per day.

Thailand’s National Health Offers Free Hepatitis B and C Tests  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – People throughout Thailand are being urged to get tested for hepatitis B and C at hospitals now that the tests are free.The National Health Security …

Chiang Mai has the Highest Number of Motorcycle Helmet Users  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – Despite non-stop campaigning by the government to get motorcyclists and pillion riders to wear crash helmets, only 45% of motorcycle users wear …

China Pledges to Manage Mekong River Better to Alleviate Drought  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – China has built 10 dams on the upper Mekong River (known as the Lancang in China), and plans to build 21 more.

Two Seriously Injured After Bus Crashes in Northern Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – Two people were seriously injured when a bus carrying 40 passengers lost control and crashed into a roadside tree in Lampang province early on …

Rice Farmers in North, Northeast Thailand Face Worst Drought in 40 Years  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – Thailand is not the only Asia country suffering from drought during the rainy season, India, Pakistan and Myanmar face a similar situation.

Strengthening Thai Baht Strangling Thailand’s Economy  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – The groups are asking for government moves to contain the the gains of the Thai Baht and for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to cut interest rates.

3 Missing, 23 Injured After Food Pavilion Collapses into Mae Klong River  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – The popular old food pavilion stood beside a ferry pier near Wat Phet Samut Worawihan, until the entire structure slid into the Mae Klong river.

80 Percent of Applicants for Thailand’s Low-Cost Housing Rejected  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – Nearly 80% of loan applications for the State-owned Government Savings Bank low-cost housing scheme have been rejected.

Strengthening Thai Baht Strangling Thailand’s Economy – CTN News  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – The groups are asking for government moves to contain the the gains of the Thai Baht and for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to cut interest rates.

Thailand to Push Ahead Medical Marijuana Legislation  Chiang Rai TimesCTN News – He said this medical marijuana initiative had been included in the government policy statement which would be delivered to Parliament soon.

Social Media Notoriety Leads to Germans Arrest in Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesSocial Media Notoriety Leads to Germans Arrest in Thailand – CTN News.

Social Media Sales Soar in Facebook-Friendly Thailand – CTN News  Chiang Rai TimesSocial media commerce in Thailand is booming, where entrepreneurs sell products directly to customers via Facebook, Instagram and messaging apps like …

Study Finds Asbestos in Nearly Half of Thailand’s Population – CTN News  Chiang Rai TimesStudy Finds Asbestos in Nearly Half of Thailand’s Population –