Supported by Chiang Kai-shek and the CIA, the Kuomintang dominated the world’s heroin trade for years. The Secret Army. Among the wealth of gripping stories...
The Burmese government on Friday signed a ceasefire agreement at state level with the Shan State Army-South (SSA-South), one of the major ethnic militias in...
A 52-year-old German woman has died after falling off an elephant in southern Thailand. Police Capt. Chatchai Nakpaksee says the tourist, Kerstin Kretz Schmar, was...
Chiang Rai, like Chiangmai has a very ancient history. It was once a fortified city complete with walls and moats. When the city fathers decided...
The Ministry of Education, Thailand is moving forward with proof of a program to issue Thai elementary students with tablet computers. The compressed program...
The young string players of the Chiang Rai Youth Orchestra (CYO) and English composers Richard Harvey and Bill Connor, the men who created the much-loved...
Over the past several weeks, seasonal rains that are heavier than usual have resulted in widespread flooding in Thailand. While the flooding is having some...
NINE suspects, all Royal Thai Army personnel, have turned themselves in for the attack on the Mekong River near the Thai-Myanmar border in which 13...
For more than three decades, I have been involved with numerous natural resource projects in North America, Africa and Asia, meeting many interesting (and sometimes...
Thailand’s new government has unveiled plans for an ambitious crackdown on drugs, with an emphasis on rehabilitation and compassion. Officially announced on 3 October, the...
There are several kinds of larb from Northern Thailand which do not use lime or fish sauce, but rather other local condiments for flavor...
The killing of 13 Chinese sailors in north Thailand last week have sparked fury against the brutal murderous drug traffickers in the notorious Golden Triangle from...
Perched high up on the hills on Thailand’s border overlooking Myanmar and Lao, Anantara Golden Triangle Resort&Spa has implemented and integrated sustainable practices into the...
The United States has granted US$260,000 (Bt8.1 million) to the Anti-Trafficking Coordination Unit in Northern Thailand (Trafcord) to help its fight against human trafficking. As...
CHIANGRAI TIMES – Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra is taking a more visible role for Thailand and across Asia, stirring renewed tensions between the country’s powerful military...
CHIANGRAI TIMES – World Vision Canada used World Tourism Day to remind Canadians to help prevent the abuse happening abroad by reporting the exploitation of...
They had been meticulously planning their costumes for quite some time. The annual summer sports day had a long tradition of fancy dress and, eager to...
Any visitor to Chiangrai cannot fail to recognize the richness and obvious affluence that abound in this northern most province. Its proximity to the Golden...
Comparing Internet speed tests for three different Internet broadband connections I’ve had the opportunity to use in Thailand. If you are going to be in...
Do you want to spend your vacation amidst the panoramic beauty of Thailand? Chiang Rai offers you a fun-filled stay with comfort, pleasure and...