Thailand to Temporarily Close Border with Myanmar to Contain Cholera Outbreak

Chiang Saen Immigration Thailand-Myanmar Border Crossing Checkpoint in Chiang Rai
Chiang Saen Immigration Thailand-Myanmar Border Crossing Checkpoint in Chiang Rai. Photo: Slleong. CC0 1.0.

In a decisive move to curb the spread of cholera, Thailand has announced the temporary closure of its border with Myanmar for one month. The [Read More…]

Adopted dogs end up in slaughterhouse in Chiang Rai

A street dog caught through Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return programme waits for their turn to be spayed at Soi Dog X Happy Doggo mobile clinic.
A street dog caught through Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return programme waits for their turn to be spayed at Soi Dog X Happy Doggo mobile clinic. Photo: Soi Dog Foundation.

An animal welfare organisation and the Livestock Department in Chiang Rai province are seeking police action against an Akha man who allegedly posed as someone [Read More…]

Thai PM to Visit Flood-Hit Chiang Rai, Orders Swift Relief Efforts

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in her office.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in her office. Photo: Ing Shinawatra / Facebook.

BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will make an urgent visit to the flood-ravaged Chiang Rai province tomorrow, September 13, as [Read More…]