Villagers unite to stop Mae Hong Son marathon, cite forest damage from last runBy Tossapol BoonpatThe Nation  Residents of Mae Hong Son’s Pai district are objecting to a 100-kilometre running marathon that is being co-organised by the provincial tourism authority. They object to the event, to be...

Father turns gun on himself after killing son, 3, injuring toddlerBy The Nation  Picture: Thai Rath A father allegedly shot two of his toddlers sons, killing the elder boy aged 3 and severely injuring a boy under 2, before turning his gun on himself in Chiang Mai province on Sunday evening. The...

10 Italian tourists injured following bus accident in Lampang Image: Siam Rath 10 Italian tourists were injured when the bus they were travelling in overturned in Lampang province on Friday. The bus was travelling from Sukhothai to Lampang when it skidded off Highway 11 during heavy rain. The ten...

Army cancels Loy Krathong sky lantern world record attempt in Chiang Mai  The military in Chiang Mai has ordered the cancellation of a major sky lantern event planned for the Loy Krathong festival in November, following heavy criticism from conservation groups. The event, jointly organized by the...