Chiang Rai News
Chiang Rai Hilltop Villagers Build Bonfires to Keep Warm as Temperatures Drop
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CHIANG RAI -Villagers in the highlands of Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai province have been setting bonfires to stay warm, as nighttime temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius.
Over 500 villagers are reportedly without adequate winter clothing. People are encouraged to donate winter wear to the villages or at the Mae Salong Noi Subdistrict Office.
Morning temperatures in the capital district have reached 17 degrees Celsius, affecting children going to school and those giving morning alms to monks.