Heavy rain and flash-flood risk forecast across Thailand from July 20-25
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
Thailand is set for increased rainfall from July 20-25, with heavy downpours and possible flash floods in the North, upper Northeast and western Central region.
Nan and Tak face highest flash-flood risk in three-day rain alert
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Northern Thailand is on alert for heavy rain from 16-18 July, with parts of Nan and Tak forecast to receive more than 200 millimetres and face severe flash-flood and landslide risks.
Thailand opens upgraded Highway 101 link from Nan to Laos border
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Thailand has fully opened the upgraded 33.8-kilometre Highway 101 section from Ban Pon to Chaloem Phra Kiat district in Nan province, improving travel safety, logistics, tourism and border trade links with Laos.
CMU AI Drones: Innovative Frontiers in Wildfire and PM2.5 Defense
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
Thailand leverages AI and long-range UAVs to revolutionise forest fire detection, safeguarding Northern skies with cost-effective, high-tech environmental defence.
Mild earthquake detected in Myanmar near northern Thailand
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was detected in Myanmar, around 199 kilometres northwest of Mae Hong Son’s Mueang district, with officials advising the public to follow official updates.
Threads of Tradition: How Thailand’s Highland Communities Are Taking Local Wisdom Global
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Discover the vibrant 2026 Highland Ethnic Festival in Chiang Mai, where 10 ethnic groups showcase their rich heritage, sustainable business models, and the legacy of Thailand’s royal development projects.
Northern wildfire surge pushes Thailand hotspots to 2026 high
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
VIIRS data recorded 64,689 hotspots from April 1-16, with fires concentrated in forest zones as heat, haze and land clearing intensified across the North.
PM2.5 engulfs 39 provinces as northern Thailand enters critical stage
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
PM2.5 levels exceeded the safety standard in 39 provinces on April 14, with northern Thailand facing critical air pollution, according to the government’s air pollution centre.