Future Teachers in Thailand Allowed to Graduate with Poor English Skills  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – The committee in charge of preparing teacher qualifications framework in Thailand has decided that graduates will not require a strong grasp of the ...

Six-Nation Safe Mekong Operation Project Extended Till 2022  Chiang Rai TimesThe campaign, which began in 2012, has pulled Thailand, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam together to tackle drug trafficking in the sub-region.

Electronic Cigarettes “Vaping” Becoming Popular Among Thai Youths  Chiang Rai TimesIn Thailand, e-cigarettes and e-barakus have become more popular especially with people between the ages of 15-30. Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook ...

Thailand’s Top General Raises Concern of Opponents to Election Delay  Chiang Rai TimesIn his capacity as the secretary-general of the National Council for Peace and Order, General Apirat said Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan had ordered ...

Beijing Says it “Will Retaliate” if U.S. Sanctions China Over Blatant Human Rights Violations  Chiang Rai TimesBeijing has faced an outcry from activists, academics, foreign governments and U.N. rights experts over mass detentions and strict surveillance of the mostly ...

What Your Business Can Do to Properly Market Its Brand  Chiang Rai TimesKnowing exactly who your target audience is, and thus who you are trying to reach must always be a priority for your company. Share on Facebook Follow on ...

New Year Special Advertising Packages Chiang Rai Times  Chiang Rai TimesAs we enter 2019 the Chiang Rai Times has adjusted its advertising prices to help local businesses in Chiang Rai get targeted advertising for less. Advertise ...

Chiang Rai – Attractions, Food, Shopping and Much More.  Chiang Rai TimesChiang Rai is a beautiful city located in the northern part of Thailand, and it's one of the most charming cities I've ever visited in the country. With its lush nature, ...

Medical Supplies, Services, Drugs Now Under Price Control in Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesMedicine, medical supplies and medical services are now under price control for fairness of patients and private hospital operators. Share on Facebook Follow ...

Thailand the Number One Retirement Destination for Australians  Chiang Rai TimesThailand bagged the number one spot, thanks to the Southeast Asian country's “friendly people, delicious cuisine and affordability”. Share on Facebook Follow ...

Five African Men Apprehended by Thai Immigration for Visa Violations  Chiang Rai TimesOlawale Raimi, 33, of Nigeria; Jonas Silva, 39, of Guinea-Bissau; Riches Ogboona Onu, 44, of Nigeria; Tshepo Zuma, 37, of South Africa; Ouattara Ben Ibrahim, ...

Australian Government Considers Asylum for Saudi Teen in Bangkok  Chiang Rai TimesThe Australian Government has offered a ray of hope to the Saudi teenager fleeing her family after a dramatic stand-off with Thai officials. Share on Facebook ...

Thailand Sacks National Football Coach Milovan Rajevac  Chiang Rai TimesRajevac's job was on the line since two-time defending champions Thailand's disappointing semi-final exit in the AFF Suzuki Cup last month. Share on ...

Thai Man Guns Down his Own Children and In-Laws at New Years Party  Chiang Rai Times«All of the victims were his family members including his nine-year-old son and six-year-old daughter,» said Pol Lt Col Larp Kampapan. Share on Facebook ...

Tropical Storm Pabuk Crosses Southern Thailand Without Major Damage  Chiang Rai TimesThe authorities prepared for the storm by evacuating almost 29,000 people in provinces most at risk, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said.

Hill Tribe People Celebrate Hmong New Year in Northern Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesHmong people of about 300 families in two administrative units of Chat Trakan district dress in their bright attire to join cultural displays between January 6 and ...

Activist and University Students Protest Election Delays in Bangkok  Chiang Rai TimesProtestors carried signs which read “We Want Election” and “Election only on Feb 24, 2019”, chanting “No delay!” in unison. Share on Facebook Follow on ...

American Teacher Paralyzed in Thailand Heading Home to Virginia USA  Chiang Rai TimesBradner was diagnosed with Guillain Barré Syndrome, a rare disease that causes people's immune system to attack their nerves and can cause paralysis lasting ...

How Your Day to Day Medicines Are Composed?  Chiang Rai TimesHumanity has been plagued with illness from times immemorial,and we have tried to alleviate our illnesses with medicines for just as long. In the beginning ...

Tourists Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Pabuk Hammers Southern Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesMeteorologists said Pabuk, the first tropical storm in decades to strike during the peak holiday season, made landfall in southern Thailand on Friday afternoon.

Thailand’s Crime Suppression Police Warns Public on 25 Wanted Fraudsters  Chiang Rai TimesEach of the suspected fraudsters has been charged with fraud exceeding 100 million baht in liabilities. Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add to Google+ ...

Sudden Public Hearing on Mekong “Rapids-Blasting” Project Catches Community Group by Surprise  Chiang Rai TimesCHIANG RAI – As a new year dawns, the waters of the Mekong River remain turbulent with uncertainty. While many take holidays and prepare for the new year, ...

22-Year-Old American Woman Suddenly Paralyzed While Teaching in Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesGuillain-Barre syndrome causes a patient's immune system to attack the nerves, and typically first presents as weakness and tingling in the limbs. Share on ...

Southern Thailand Braces for Tropical “Storm Pabuk”  Chiang Rai TimesThe Director asked people to closely follow and heed the Department's warning, assuring of the Department's effective disaster warning system. Share on ...

Thai New Year Brings Cold Weather to Northern Thailand  Chiang Rai TimesThe air turbulence and cold weather are attributed to the escalating strong cold front which is looming over the northern and northeastern regions. Share on ...

Public Urged to Monitor “Big Pharma” Over Legalized Medical Marijuana  Chiang Rai TimesBANGKOK – The Thai Public is being urged to keep a close eye on every detail in the legalization of medical marijuana, so that big pharmaceutical firms can be ...

China’s Growing Interest in Equestrian Sports and Lifestyle  Chiang Rai TimesThe Horse Culture Museum in Jiangsu province reflects China's growing interest in equestrian sports and lifestyle. Share on Facebook Follow on Facebook Add ...

Tropical Storm “Usman” Kills 68 People in the Philippines  Chiang Rai Times«People were overconfident because they were on (Christmas) vacation mode and there was no tropical cyclone warning,». Share on Facebook Follow on ...

Cold Weather, Heavy Rains Predicted for Chiang Rai’s New Year  Chiang Rai TimesCool to cold spells will cover the North and Northeast regions of Thailand with temperatures dropping by 5-8 degrees Celcius from today until Jan 2, the Thai ...

Powerful Earthquake in Southern Philippines Prompts Panic, Tsunami Warning  Chiang Rai TimesShoppers, including children yelling in fear, rushed out of a five-story mall and many occupants abandoned a 26-floor condominium in a commercial district as ...

British Divers of Tham Luang Cave Rescue Make UK’s Honours List  Chiang Rai TimesThe seven underwater specialists involved in the remarkable rescue were joined on the prestigious annual achievement list. Share on Facebook Follow on ...

Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign Begins for Thailand’s New Year Holiday  Chiang Rai TimesA huge number of holidaymakers usually take to the roads during the New Year period. Many are intoxicated and the road toll spikes alarmingly. Share on ...

Thai Senatorial Candidate Complains About Vote-Buying  Chiang Rai TimesRepresentatives of the US Embassy were also present at the venue to observe the vote, which the EC chief said had been carried out in a transparent manner ...

ECA International Report Shows Thailand Getting More Expensive for Expats  Chiang Rai TimesECA International Regional Director, says over the past five years the Thai capital Bangkok has climbed more than 80 places to 90th place in the company's cost ...

Thailand Get Legalized Medical Marijuana, Kratom for Christmas  Chiang Rai TimesIt permits the use of cannabis and kratom for government and medical benefits, the treatment of patients, research and development, agriculture, commerce, ...