Chiang Mai governor quashes earthquake rumours 07 Mar 2005
CHIANG MAI, Mar 7 (TNA) - The governor of Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai this morning rushed to reassure the public, amid widespread panic over rumours ... MCOT,

Rain makers target drought-struck north 07 Mar 2005
CHIANG MAI, March 7 (TNA) - The Royal Artificial Rain Centre has announced it will begin cloud-seeding this month in three drought-affected northern provinces ... MCOT,

Happily ever after 07 Mar 2005
CHIANG MAI—Fifty-five newly-married couples from all over the world came together in a northern Thai town this week to tie the knot or renew their vows in ... Nepali Times,

Rights panel honours six women 07 Mar 2005
Thani; Potsana Boonthong, of the Consumers Protection Foundation; and Pornpit Puckmai of Empower, a group advocating for rights of sex workers, in Chiang Mai. ... Bangkok Post,

Chiang Mai’s air pollution unacceptable Mar 4, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Mar 4 (TNA) - Dust particles in the air over the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai are higher than they should be, warned the Pollution Control ... MCOT,

Up, up and away in Chiang Mai Mar 2, 2005
...area of Thailand. ``They get to see the vast view of paddy fields around Chiang Mai, which is a rare scene for them. And they can ... Bangkok Post,

A visit to Chiang Mai can be an education and an adventure Mar 2, 2005
Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai is one of the many places of interest for tourists visiting the area. Dating back to the 14th century ... Bangkok Post,

Chiang Mai residents call for halt to flood defence project Mar 1, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Mar 1 (TNA) - Local officials promised an urgent investigation today after residents of Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai called for a ... MCOT,

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai launches Introductory ... Mar 2, 2005
To celebrate its opening, Mandarin Oriental’s first Hideaway Resort, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai has launched introductory rates starting ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Chiang Mai Shorts : Connected Mar 2, 2005
Things have a way of moving at their own pace in Chiang Mai so I decided to look on the bright side and became profoundly and deeply depressed. ... Chiang Mai News,

D2hotel Chiang Mai appoints new Director of Sales Feb 28, 2005
Mr. Werapun Limsettoe has been appointed Director of Sales for the soon-to-open D2hotel Chiang Mai, a new brand extension of Dusit Hotels & Resorts. ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Chiang Mai faces crater threat Feb 25, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb. 25, (TNA) – The provincial authorities in Chiang Mai have scheduled a meeting of local government agencies to ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai faces crater threat Feb 25, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 25 (TNA) – The provincial authorities in Thailand's northern resort province of Chiang Mai have scheduled a meeting of local government ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai governor downplays earthquake risk Feb 27, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 27, (TNA) – Chiang Mai Governor Suwat Tantiphat today downplayed last week’s warning from the Department of Mineral Resources that 16 ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai International Sixes _ Eighteen years young Feb 17, 2005
The 18th Chiang Mai International Cricket Sixes is scheduled to take place from March 27-April 2 in the grounds of the 107-year-old Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club ... Bangkok Post,

Budget carrier launches service to Chiang Mai Feb 18, 2005
Tiger Airways, the low-cost affiliate of Singapore Airlines, yesterday launched a Singapore-Chiang Mai service to tap the growing demand among Singaporean ... Bangkok Post,

A drug that helps alcoholics moderate their drinking: Mar 6, 2005
...be accepted as a short-term treatment for alcoholism," say authors Dr. Manit Srisurapanont and Dr. Ngamwong Jarusuraisin of Thailand's Chiang Mai University. ... New Kerala,

Drought raises forest fire fears in Chiang Mai Feb 18, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 19 (TNA) – A combination of dry weather and the accumulation of fuel has put Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai at critical risk from ... MCOT,

Severe drought hits parts of Chiang Mai Feb 18, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 18 (TNA) - Many areas in Thailand’s second largest city of Chiang Mai in the northern region have been hit by severe drought. ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai celebrates the sweet shape of love Feb 9, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 10 (TNA) – Thailand's largest strawberry growing area is throwing its fields open to the public for Valentine's Day, arguing the heart-shape ... MCOT,

Special deals in Chiang Mai and Phuket from Central Hotels & ... Feb 8, 2005
Central Hotels & Resorts has launched a special promotion valid until 31 March 2005 at the Central Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai, the Central Waterfront Suites ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Special offers form Central Hotels & Resorts at Chiang Mai and ... Feb 9, 2005
Central Hotels & Resorts is proud to invite you to enjoy a pleasant time at Central Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai, Central Waterfront Suites, Phuket and Central ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Six suspected drug traffickers killed in North Mar 5, 2005
Six suspected drug traffickers were killed yesterday in two separate gunfights with government forces in Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son provinces. ... Bangkok Post,

More Thai–Lao cross border bus services planned Mar 4, 2005
CHIANG MAI, March 4 (TNA) - Thailand and Laos plan to increase cross border bus services between the two sister countries to help boost bilateral trade ... MCOT,

Explosion at fireworks factory blamed on negligence Mar 4, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Mar 4 (TNA) - Last night's explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai which killed one local resident ... MCOT,

Aging population cares for Thai AIDS orphans Mar 4, 2005
By Marwaan Macan-Markar. CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Boon Srimai's tranquil life was shattered three years ago when death struck her family twice. ... Asia Times Online,

Mixing It Up Mar 2, 2005
Let us focus on Chiang Mai, a real microcosm exemplifying the global trend towards mixed marriages. Estimates suggest that there ... Chiang Mai News,

Back to its best Mar 1, 2005
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi (51/4 Chiang Mai-Sankampaeng Road, Moo 1 T Tasala A Muang, Chiang Mai; 5388 8888; www.mandarin.com; doubles from £232). ... Telegraph.co.uk,

Budget airlines Tiger Airways opens Chiang Mai-Singapore service Feb 18, 2005
18, TNA –Tiger Airways, the low-cost sister of Singapore Airlines, today inaugurated its Chiang Mai-Singapore route service – with all 3,000 tickets at a ... MCOT,

Around the World in 18 Holes Mar 2, 2005
...of director Carmen Rademaker from Holland, Go Putt-Putt throws open its doors on March 6th to offer a unique alternative on the Chiang Mai entertainment scene. ... Chiang Mai News,

Artificial rain operation to fight drought Mar 3, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Mar 4 (TNA) - Operations to produce artificial rain begun yesterday in northern Thailand. It will continue until April. ... MCOT,

Thailand's golfing innovator Mar 2, 2005
The couple normally travels for work, both in Thailand and overseas. However, Tony admits that they do sometimes sneak out of town for holidays to Chiang Mai. ... Bangkok Post,

Cultural conservation planned for historic cities Mar 1, 2005
The aim of the programme is to promote public appreciation to their environment in the ten selected provinces, said Chiang Mai's public works and town planning ... MCOT,

Longan farmers call for govt intervention in Chinese dispute Mar 1, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Mar 1 (TNA) - Longan farmers stepped up their pleas for an end to China's import ban today, with 300 farmers from Thailand's two northern provinces ... MCOT,

Siam pull rank for inaugural Colonel's Cup Mar 1, 2005
Siam CC and Southerners CC ventured to Chiang Mai to play the first CAT League 45-over match outside of Bangkok. Southerners CC ... Bangkok Post,

A day late, but richer for Asian travels Mar 3, 2005
THAI-ING ONE ON: The rest of the time we spent in Thailand, making bad puns and having no end of fun in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. ... San Jose Mercury News

Top five asian destinations Mar 3, 2005
...taxi. 4. Chiang Mai, Thailand -- Visiting Chiang Mai twice in the past 10 years has brought both feelings of resentment and joy. The ... Daily - University of Washington,

Chilling on a Houseboat Mar 2, 2005
6th largest national forest. Fifty seven kilometres north east of Chiang Mai, the lake is 1282 kilometres in area. It is the product ... Chiang Mai News,

Three new bus routes agreed Mar 4, 2005
Chiang Mai _ Thailand and Laos have agreed to introduce three more regular passenger bus routes next year to boost tourism and transport. ... Bangkok Post,

Regional science centres, star domes planned Mar 6, 2005
The four cities picked for the project are Chiang Mai in the North, Saraburi in the Central region, Roi Et in the Northeast and Songkhla in the South, said ... Bangkok Post,

Fuel surcharges to cover higher costs ruled out Mar 6, 2005
...fuel costs. This means, for instance, a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Mai would go up to 1,500 baht from 1,300 baht. Orient ... Bangkok Post,

ASIA/SOUTH ASIA Mar 4, 2005
...their international reserves with Japan, China and South Korea in May 2000 as part of a currency swap framework that became known as the Chiang Mai Initiative. ... Financial Express.bd,

Thailand inspires a new zest for life Mar 5, 2005
After the magnificence of Kanchanaburi, it was back to my first port of call - Bangkok - for a night before departing for Chiang Mai. ... Independent Online,

HIV/AIDS-THAILAND: Grandmothers Find It Difficult to be Mothers ... Mar 3, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Thailand, Mar 4 (IPS) - Boon Srimai's tranquil life as a grandmother was shattered three years ago when death struck her family twice. ... Inter Press Service (subscription),

From the Editor Mar 6, 2005
...per cent, and RTA 13 per cent). In Chiang Mai, Thailand, falls accounted for 43 per cent. The large number of falls in Bangladesh ... Independent-Bangladesh,

EC likely to endorse Vithoon's re-run win Feb 22, 2005
Meanwhile, in Chiang Mai, former Democrat candidate Kingkarn na Chiang Mai yesterday reported in to Chiang Mai police to acknowledge a charge of document theft ... Bangkok Post,

Tangerine nightmare Feb 27, 2005
I ask him to repeat it. It turns out to be a ditty listing the various attractions of Fang, the Chiang Mai district in which he was raised. ... Bangkok Post,

Capital OK to expand upcountry, targets 650,000 clients Mar 1, 2005
The company planned to first focus on urban centres and large provinces such as Songkhla, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani. ... Bangkok Post,

Agreement offers hope for longan farmers Mar 3, 2005
The meeting followed a protest by 300 growers from Chiang Mai and Lamphun who wanted the government to buy longan from the northern provinces, where there is a ... Bangkok Post,

Sweeping Review Finds Naltrexone Effective Feb 28, 2005
17. Authors Manit Srisurapanont and Ngamwong Jarusuraisin of Thailand's Chiang Mai University primarily looked at studies where naltrexone was given alongside ... JoinTogether.org

Tsunami Survivors Live to Tell the Good News Mar 6, 2005
The couple was celebrating their second wedding anniversary with a trip to Thailand that included visits to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and the small island ... The Conservative Voice

Amari Announces the Opening of a New Property in Chiang Rai Mar 4, 2005
Amari Hotels and Resorts is currently operating ten first class properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Samui, Phuket and Trang, as well as five ... Hospitality Net

ASEAN extends $1-B swap deal for 2 years Feb 25, 2005
...said the agreement, which is part of the economic and financial cooperation agenda called Chiang Mai Initiative, has been extended to allow members some ... Manila Bulletin,

FRUIT OF THE EARTH Feb 27, 2005
Turning their backs on toxic chemicals, a group of Chiang Mai farmers has started growing organic tangerines. Nearby, huge citrus ... Bangkok Post,

The things we do for love Feb 23, 2005
Iam just back from my second trip to Chiang Mai since the new year. Chiang Mai is getting hotter as summer gets closer, but it's ... Bangkok Post,

Sisters in healing Feb 26, 2005
...to lead. It wasn't until they moved again, to Chiang Mai in the country's mountainous north, that Mary began noticing. Girls – some ... Dallas Morning News (subscription),

Barter deal with China shot down Mar 1, 2005
The source said Mr Newin then called to check the median price of fresh longan in Chiang Mai and was told a kilo could now fetch 50 baht. ... Bangkok Post,

Thailand, RP central banks in 4th round of talks Feb 22, 2005
Japan. The two monetary institutions reached their second bilateral arrangement under the Chiang Mai initiative of the Asean plus 3. ... INQ7 Interactive, Inc.,

Hands-on Struggle to Keep a Dying Art Alive Feb 24, 2005
Tin Maung Kyi brought Zaw-Gyi to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand last month for a seminar and exhibition of Southeast Asian puppetry, organized by Chiang Mai ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

THAI promotes marriage the Lanna way Feb 25, 2005
BANGKOK, February 25, (TNA) – Couples from around the world will descend on the northern city of Chiang Mai next tomorrow to take part in a mass wedding ... MCOT,

Village chief shot dead Mar 5, 2005
Mr Thaksin said while travelling by air on a recent trip with Her Majesty he saw fires burning in forests everywhere in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. ... Bangkok Post,

Investment in northern region up 200% Feb 22, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 22 (TNA) – Investment in Thailand's northern region rose by nearly 200 percent last year, mainly as a result of heavy investment in agro ... MCOT,

Hmong told to comply with Thai family laws Feb 20, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 20, (TNA) – Officials in the northern province of Chiang Mai have been engaged in intense negotiations with the Hmong minority group after it ... MCOT,

Top doctor calls for tough penalties to deter teenage alcohol ... Feb 24, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb. 24 (TNA) - Harsh penalties, including jail terms, should be imposed on those who sell alcohol and cigarettes to ... MCOT,

Thongsuk latest addition to staff revolution Mar 4, 2005
16. The players will train and play warm-up matches between May 16 to June 30 in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Phuket and Chon Buri. They ... Bangkok Post,

POSTBag136 Na Ranong Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110, ThailandFfax ... Mar 4, 2005
As far as I know, the distance from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is the same, night or day, and getting into Bangkok before the traffic jams start is a good way to ... Bangkok Post,

Romance, Lanna style Feb 16, 2005
...hoping to capitalise on the rising popularity of Thai traditional marriages, especially the Lanna style wedding ceremony, to promote Chiang Mai as Thailand's ... Bangkok Post,

Qantas Holidays Launches Back To Thailand Campaign Mar 3, 2005
...offers so many different experiences, from the vibrant and colourful Bangkok to the stunning beaches of Phuket and the tranquility of Chiang Mai at the ... a2gay.co.uk,

Piracy is not a victimless crime Mar 4, 2005
...centre, Fortune Town, Mahboonkrong, Khao San road, Patpong and Silom roads, Sukhumvit road between sois 3-19, the Night Bazaar in Chiang Mai, Chaweng beach in ... Bangkok Post,

All the news that's fit to print Mar 4, 2005
...journalists. Copy sharing arrangements already exist with two regional newspapers, one of which is the Northern Citizen in Chiang Mai. ... Bangkok Post,

Northern chill breezes in from China Mar 5, 2005
Meteorological Centre. The temperature at the top of Doi Angkhang in Chiang Mai's Fang district dropped to 6 Celsius yesterday morning. The ... Bangkok Post,

TRT becomes the `party of the North' Feb 6, 2005
Thai Rak Thai is also expected to sweep all ten seats in Chiang Mai, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hometown, despite strong competition from the Democrat ... Bangkok Post,

Peaceful pine forest Feb 9, 2005
Chiang Mai isn't the only place to visit in the North. Nature-lovers should head to Ban Wat Chan. Witchaphart Sungpalee hands a stack ... Bangkok Post,

Web site offers cheap travel for adventurous vacationers Feb 23, 2005
They include learning to speak Spanish in Valencia, Spain, or Quito, Ecuador; studying Thai cooking in Chiang Mai, Thailand; learning to ski in Colorado or ... DetNews.com,

Part 1 of 2: Lessons from E. Asian Financial Cooperation Feb 24, 2005
The second appeared in May 2000 after the ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers Meeting in May 2000 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Popularly known ... Jakarta Post,

Thai Airways to host mass marriage to celebrate royal wedding ... Feb 16, 2005
...flag carrier was joining forces with Thai pay TV operator United Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and the Mandarin Oriental Dara Dhewee Chiang Mai Hotel to ... MCOT,

Executive Travel in Asia This Week Feb 9, 2005
...occupancy, per night. SINGAPORE - Tiger Airways will begin flying to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai from 18 February. The airline ... ArriveNet (press release),

Thai zoo insists Kenya animals will be safe Feb 10, 2005
The African nation has agreed to ship dozens of animals, including zebras, giraffes and lions, to the Chiang Mai Night Safari in northern Thailand, but ... Independent Online,

Tiger Airways launches One Day 'Tiger Hunt' Promotion in Singapore Feb 16, 2005
Simply spot the Tiger Airways cabin crew, say "Tigerairways.com now flies four times a week to Chiang Mai" and stand a chance to win a pair of free tickets on ... ASIATravelTips.com,

TAT honours buffaloes in traditional ‘wedding’ ceremony Feb 13, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 13, (TNA) – The buffalo may be considered a dull-witted and humble beast, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is honouring its ... MCOT,

Move to allow voters more time Feb 6, 2005
...election units nationwide went smoothly without incident, though there were insufficient ballot papers at certain units such as those in Chiang Mai, and ballot ... Bangkok Post,

TAT governor reassures international tourism industry Mar 1, 2005
Other favorite tourist sites, from Pattaya and Hua Hin in the near South to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in the North are totally unaffected by either the unrest ... Travel Daily News International,

All Aboard: Luxury Train Travel Around the Globe Feb 17, 2005
...landscape with its temples, rice-paddies, mountains and small villages from the open-sided observation car on your way from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, then back ... Frommers

Teen star Pramual stuns Praprut 4-3 on first day, Somporn escapes ... Feb 16, 2005
...was seemed bent on making it disastrous day for the veterans at the Rajamangla National Stadium, but Thailand No 5 Somporn Kunthawung of Chiang Mai used his ... Bangkok Post,

Thailand to host health insurance seminar Feb 15, 2005
BANGKOK, Feb 16 (TNA) - An international seminar on health insurance will be held on 24-25 February in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai, a senior ... MCOT,

Police compile immigration blacklist Feb 9, 2005
Lieutenant Colonel Amarin Niemsakul, said criminals usually entered Thailand as tourists, especially in such major cities as Phuket, Hat Yai and Chiang Mai. ... MCOT,

Northern provinces band together to show fashion strength Feb 18, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 19 (TNA) – The eight northern provinces making up Thailand’s ancient Lanna kingdom are joining together to showcase the region’s ... MCOT,

Court provides couples arbitration for Valentines Day Feb 13, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 13, (TNA) – Valentines Day is normally thought of as a day of romantic love, but the Chiang Mai provincial court is showing a different face ... MCOT,

Elephant art fetches jumbo price Feb 22, 2005
The four-legged artists in residence, four males and four females, trained for years at the Mae Sa Elephant Camp near the northern city of Chiang Mai under the ... Xinhua,

Land & Houses to launch 13 projects this year Mar 1, 2005
Of the 13 developments, 11 will be detached-home projects located in Greater Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen, with average prices of 5.7 million baht. ... Bangkok Post,

It is not all bad being a nai toon Mar 2, 2005
It was interesting to read about the environmental nightmare taking place at the orange farms in Fang district of Chiang Mai (Bangkok Post, Feb 28). ... Bangkok Post,

Company reports Feb 24, 2005
Chiang Mai Medical Services reported a net profit of 21.59m bt (1.8 bt/share) for 2004, vs 31.31m bt (2.61 bt/share) for 2003. ... Bangkok Post,

New cooperation pact signed with Cambodia Feb 24, 2005
Chiang Mai _ Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on closer cooperation on border security, drug suppression, public heath and environmental protection. ... Bangkok Post,

Romance, Lanna style 16 Feb 2005
...hoping to capitalise on the rising popularity of Thai traditional marriages, especially the Lanna style wedding ceremony, to promote Chiang Mai as Thailand's ... Bangkok Post,

Teen star Pramual stuns Praprut 4-3 on first day, Somporn escapes ... 16 Feb 2005
...was seemed bent on making it disastrous day for the veterans at the Rajamangla National Stadium, but Thailand No 5 Somporn Kunthawung of Chiang Mai used his ... Bangkok Post,

Thailand to host health insurance seminar 16 Feb 2005
BANGKOK, Feb 16 (TNA) - An international seminar on health insurance will be held on 24-25 February in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai, a senior ... MCOT,

Nok Air launches Travel Loan Promotion 16 Feb 2005
AEON Super Package�, travelers can choose a travel package to any of the 5 destinations that Nok Air serves, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Udon ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Mould Is The New Asbestos - Landlords Beware ! 16 Feb 2005
Essa has had worldwide success with installations in the Bangkok University and Chiang Mai Hospitals, as well as winning a Government sponsored competition in ... Green Building Press,

Chiang Mai celebrates the sweet shape of love Feb 9, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 10 (TNA) – Thailand's largest strawberry growing area is throwing its fields open to the public for Valentine's Day, arguing the heart-shape ... MCOT,

Special deals in Chiang Mai and Phuket from Central Hotels & ... Feb 8, 2005
Central Hotels & Resorts has launched a special promotion valid until 31 March 2005 at the Central Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai, the Central Waterfront Suites ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Special offers form Central Hotels & Resorts at Chiang Mai and ... Feb 9, 2005
Central Hotels & Resorts is proud to invite you to enjoy a pleasant time at Central Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai, Central Waterfront Suites, Phuket and Central ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Boats to carry ballot papers in rural Chiang Mai Feb 4, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 4 (TNA) - Remoteness will prove no bar to democracy on Sunday, when ballot papers completed by voters living in Thailand's northern mountains ... MCOT,

Tiger Airways to launch flights to Chiang Mai, Thailand Feb 3, 2005
Tiger Airways is to launch flights to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai from 18 February 2005. The airline will be offering four ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Dedeveloping & Repositioning Chiang Mai as a tourist destination Feb 2, 2005
...of Track of the Tiger given at the Alliance Francaise on Tuesday January 25th at 1930 hrs.,on his ‘Proposal to Redevelop & Reposition Chiang Mai for Tourism ... TravelVideo.tv (press release),

Tiger Airways: from 18 February, to Chiang Mai Feb 5, 2005
Tiger Airways starts flying to Chiang Mai from 18 February 2005, 4 times weekly on Mon-, Wednes-, Fri- and Sunday. From today, Friday ... Luchtzak Aviation,

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai launches Lanna Wedding ... Feb 3, 2005
The recently opened Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai, a luxurious hideaway set amongst 60 acres of verdant tranquil ground, some 10 minutes away from ... ASIATravelTips.com,

President Nathan in Chiang Mai for second leg of state visit to ... Jan 19, 2005
By Ca-Mie De Souza, Channel NewsAsia. Singapore's President SR Nathan is now in Chiang Mai on the second leg of his state visit to Thailand. ... Channel News Asia,

Tourism gains for Chiang Mai Jan 16, 2005
CHIANG MAI _ The northern capital should enjoy near double-digit growth in tourism spending and arrivals this year, according to Thongchai Wongrianthong, the ... Bangkok Post,

New Meritus Hotels in Chiang Mai and other cities in Asia Jan 31, 2005
Meritus Hotels & Resorts is to open an exclusive spa resort in Chiang Mai in early 2006. Owned by the Lord Mayor of Chiang Mai, Khun ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Chiang Mai to hold an international education fair Jan 25, 2005
TNA) – Thailand's Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) plans to hold an international education fair in the country’s northern city of Chiang Mai. ... MCOT,

Chiang Mai shows its broadband credentials Jan 25, 2005
Chiang Mai _ Chiang Mai has marked its first year as an ICT City with a high-speed metropolitan network using TOT Corp's fibre optic network. ... Bangkok Post,

Democrat canvasser target of intimidation in Chiang Mai Jan 25, 2005
Chiang Mai _ Democrat candidate Kingkarn na Chiang Mai, running in the province's constituency 4, sought police help yesterday claiming that a group of men had ... Bangkok Post,

Chiang Mai Shorts: Loss of Direction Jan 31, 2005
...challenging. Driving back to Chiang Mai from a visa run I stopped to ask for directions from a respectable looking, elderly lady. ... Chiang Mai News,

Asia-Pacific Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry Chiang ... Jan 21, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Thailand, Jan. 21, 2005--The first biennial Asia-Pacific Winter Conference will be held in April 2005 at the Lotus Hotel ... PharmaLive.com (press release),

TAT honours buffaloes in traditional ‘wedding’ ceremony Feb 13, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 13, (TNA) – The buffalo may be considered a dull-witted and humble beast, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is honouring its ... MCOT,

Court provides couples arbitration for Valentines Day Feb 13, 2005
CHIANG MAI, Feb 13, (TNA) – Valentines Day is normally thought of as a day of romantic love, but the Chiang Mai provincial court is showing a different face ... MCOT,

Bangkok to buy quake-detecting equipment Feb 14, 2005
...of Mineral Resources, was quoted as saying the project will focus on Thailand's western regions, from northern Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces to southern ... Borneo Bulletin,

OTTA appointed GSA for Phuket Air Feb 15, 2005
Phuket Air is one of the domestic carriers in Thailand, currently operating to all major domestic sectors like Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Udon Thani ... Times of Oman,

Peaceful pine forest Feb 9, 2005
Chiang Mai isn't the only place to visit in the North. Nature-lovers should head to Ban Wat Chan. Witchaphart Sungpalee hands a stack ... Bangkok Post,

Tourism gains for Chiang Mai Jan 17, 2005
...capital should enjoy near double-digit growth in tourism spending and arrivals this year, according to Thongchai Wongrianthong, the Chiang Mai deputy governor. ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Executive Travel in Asia This Week Feb 9, 2005
...occupancy, per night. SINGAPORE - Tiger Airways will begin flying to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai from 18 February. The airline ... ArriveNet (press release),

Thai zoo insists Kenya animals will be safe Feb 10, 2005
The African nation has agreed to ship dozens of animals, including zebras, giraffes and lions, to the Chiang Mai Night Safari in northern Thailand, but ... Independent Online,

Police compile immigration blacklist Feb 9, 2005
Lieutenant Colonel Amarin Niemsakul, said criminals usually entered Thailand as tourists, especially in such major cities as Phuket, Hat Yai and Chiang Mai. ... MCOT,

Six failed candidates demand commission recount ballots Feb 15, 2005
Mr Yuthapong claimed extra ballots were found outside polling stations in Ang Thong and Chiang Mai while in Samut Sakhon ballot boxes stuffed with ballots were ... Bangkok Post,

Couples get hitched on the wild side Feb 14, 2005
...said Jean Louise Jalove, 29, from Normandy, France, after getting hitched to Kanokorn Uthaiphan, 31, from Thailand, in a hot-air balloon over Chiang Mai. ... Independent Online,

Tsunami benefit at TCC Feb 15, 2005
Prem Tinsulanonda International School is organising a ``Holiday English Camp'' for youngsters aged nine to 15 in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai; it will run from March ... Bangkok Post,

Nation's prisons go high-tech with video conferencing, e-medicine Feb 8, 2005
...of psychiatric prisoners," he noted. The pilot project has already been implemented in Chiang Mai. Video conferencing will also ... Bangkok Post,

Nature`s Fury - Thailand Before and After Feb 15, 2005
...and Koh Chang, were spared the effects of the tsunami, as was the inland, including the capital city of Bangkok and the tourist meccas of Chiang Mai,Mae Hong ... Travel Daily News International,

TRT becomes the `party of the North' Feb 6, 2005
Thai Rak Thai is also expected to sweep all ten seats in Chiang Mai, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hometown, despite strong competition from the Democrat ... Bangkok Post,

Party leaders on PM's turf Feb 3, 2005
Chiang Mai _ Leaders of the three main parties held campaign rallies in the prime minister's home province yesterday with political observers ruling out Thai ... Bangkok Post,

The joy of getting back to nature Feb 9, 2005
In a far-flung valley north of Chiang Mai runs a small stream called Mae Kiang. Shimmering with reflected sunlight, it looks like ... Bangkok Post,

PM: B400,000 transaction report too low Feb 1, 2005
Meanwhile, authorities seized over 10 million baht in assets believed connected with drug fugitive Wei Hseuh-kang, from 14 locations in Chiang Mai and Mae Hong ... Bangkok Post,

Move to allow voters more time Feb 6, 2005
...election units nationwide went smoothly without incident, though there were insufficient ballot papers at certain units such as those in Chiang Mai, and ballot ... Bangkok Post,

Thai elections with a royal touch Jan 26, 2005
A female descendent of Northern Thailand's Royal Family of Lanna has been fronting the election campaign for the opposition Democratic Party in Chiang Mai. ... Radio Singapore International,

TOT matches airtime rates offered by rival operators Feb 13, 2005
...``Since our trial services in Yala and Chiang Mai, we sold up to 600,000 TOT cards per month, compared with 80,000 cards normally,'' he said, adding that TOT ... Bangkok Post,

Thai Court Issues Drugs Warrants For Two Burmese Brothers Feb 3, 2005
The relative, from Chiang Mai, who wanted to remain anonymous said that Maha Sang had no connection with his brother. He did not elaborate. ... The Irrawaddy News Magazine,

Elephant’s toilet Jan 31, 2005
...flush – toilets. Behind the Chiang Mai Zoo, by Palaad Tawanron restaurant, a private company is operating an elephant camp. Surin ... Chiang Mai News,

Mahachon touts `son of Lampang Anek for PM' but fails to impress Feb 1, 2005
Mr Matthayom hoped the campaign message would have an impact on Lampang voters similar to Thai Rak Thai's in Chiang Mai four years ago when Prime Minister ... Bangkok Post,

Skills _ manual and womanual Feb 5, 2005
Over the years, millions of foreign tourists must have watched, fascinated, as teenage girls in Chiang Mai's Bor Sang village, with a few deft, lightning-quick ... Bangkok Post,

Masoala National Park on the north-east side of hot new ... Jan 31, 2005
What's hot? Chiang Mai. In the north's cultural and historical centre, you can trek in stunning mountain scenery and visit fascinating hill tribes. ... Times Online,

Groups Oppose Bid to Export Rare Species Feb 12, 2005
Kenya has agreed to ship dozens of animals, including zebras, giraffes and lions, to the Chiang Mai Night Safari in northern Thailand, but conservationists ... AllAfrica.com,

Cosy up to James Feb 13, 2005
Be treated to Tai Yai music and performance art by artists from Chiang Mai on February 16 to be presented at the Siam Society, Asoke Road at 7pm. ... Bangkok Post,

Le Meridien to double its Thai presence Feb 8, 2005
Le Meridien an-nounced that it would open two additional properties in Thailand over the next two years, one each in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, said Michael Sagild ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Central Hotels & Resorts announces its 11th property in Thailand Jan 16, 2005
Central Hotels & Resorts has signed a contract to manage Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai. From 1st January 2004, Duangtawan Hotel will ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Election Committee Satisfied Jan 31, 2005
...in place to both investigate and protect against intimidation, vote buying and other forms of corruption,� Vasana said on Sunday 16th January in Chiang Mai. ... Chiang Mai News,

Luxury knows no borders Feb 12, 2005
In Thailand, Chiang Mai -- known for years as a backpackers' paradise -- is going decidedly upscale with the arrival of a Mandarin Oriental. ... Providence Journal (subscription),

Thailand tourism now offering deals Feb 6, 2005
...for $179 plus taxes. For example, fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai to Phuket back to Bangkok for $210 including taxes. Nok Air (www ... Birmingham News,

Thailand discovers bird flu in other provinces Feb 3, 2005
Nong Khai and Pichit in northern Thailand, the officials said, adding that 208 chickens had died of the H5N1 virus in Thabor and Sri Chiang Mai districts of ... Viet Nam News Agency,

Asia, Bird flu hits two more Thai provinces Feb 3, 2005
In the northeastern province of Nong Khai, along the Laos border, the virus was found in the districts of Thabor and Sri Chiang Mai, where 208 chickens had ... Keralanext,

Record voter turnout expected Feb 5, 2005
EC officials in the northern capital of Chiang Mai said they expect the vote counting in all the 10 constituencies could begin early tonight. ... MCOT,

CENTRAL HOTELS & RESORTS: Bt10-billion expansion over 5 years Jan 18, 2005
The company is busy consolidating, too. The Central Duangtawan Hotel in Chiang Mai is the latest acquisition in the companys ever-expanding portfolio. ... Hotels Magazine,

Executive Travel in Asia This Week Feb 2, 2005
Sofitel Brisbane is located above Central Station. CHIANG MAI - Meritus Hotels & Resorts is to open a spa resort in Chiang Mai in early 2006. ... Yahoo News (press release)

Gary, Bernadette also to renew marriage vows in Thailand Feb 3, 2005
...the colorful Lanna Wedding Ceremony) slated Feb. 25 to 28, this time in Chiang Mai, also in Thailand. As in the event where Cesar ... Philippine Star,

All about the lake Jan 19, 2005
Just 140 kilometres from Chiang Mai, people generally start here on the four-lane Highway 118 to Chiang Rai, then turn right on route 120. ... Bangkok Post,

TOILET-TRAINED THAI ELEPHANTS Jan 19, 2005
The elephant handlers, or mahouts, at a private enclosure near Chiang Mai, are determined to teach their charges how to use specially-designed giant-sized ... Special Broadcasting Service,

Keep the `dogs' fighting after poll Jan 30, 2005
Calling it a ``keep-the-dogs-fighting'' strategy, Nithi Eawsriwong, a professor at Chiang Mai's Midnight University, said politicians always fight like dogs ... Bangkok Post,

Temple replica changes sought Jan 19, 2005
Chiang Mai _ A local administrative organisation in Lampang has demanded that a five-star hotel in Chiang Mai make changes to its replica of a temple in its ... Bangkok Post,

New zoo will open for Songkran Jan 17, 2005
Chiang Mai _ The Chiang Mai night safari park will definitely open on April 13 as planned, Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop said. ... Bangkok Post,

What's cooking in the North? Jan 26, 2005
During a recent visit to Chiang Mai, we noticed an interesting tourist activity that reportedly is quite popular among foreign visitors. ... Bangkok Post,

Losers' complaints flood into the Election Commission Feb 9, 2005
Pongprayoon Ratcha-apai, Democrat hopeful for Chiang Mai's constituency 5, handed in photos of alleged irregularities, such as the separation of valid from ... Bangkok Post,

Package tours to offer condolences to tsunami victims Feb 9, 2005
The project will start with Buddhist ceremonies in big cities across the nation, including the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and the ... MCOT,

Medical kits distributed to hospitals and public health centres ... Feb 9, 2005
...to test bird flu in humans have also been opened in the department's centres in various provinces across the nation, including Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani ... MCOT,

Cambodia urged to treat gamblers well Jan 19, 2005
They include Chokeo Visutserivong, a niece of celebrity Kokaew Prakaikavin na Chiang Mai and a sister of Tawatwong na Chiang Mai, chairman of Chiang Mai local ... Bangkok Post,

Biodiesel programme increasingly popular Jan 30, 2005
Chiang Mai _ More and more drivers are participating in a programme to use biodiesel, in particular song taew mini-bus drivers, according to Pranee Rintravitoon ... Bangkok Post,

Thai mahouts start potty training for jumbos Jan 19, 2005
Handlers - known as mahouts - have installed giant human-style toilets at a camp in the northern city of Chiang Mai to try to rid the tourist attraction of ... Independent Online,

DEMOCRAT UNDERDOG UPBEAT Jan 30, 2005
Democrat candidate Duantemduang na Chiang Mai believes if the process is good, the outcome does not matter. ``I'm serious about what I do. ... Bangkok Post,

A trunk load of paintings Jan 19, 2005
Elephant painting is not new in Thailand but it is still amaziang to see the paintings by the pachyderms of Maesa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai. ... Bangkok Post,

TRT absence irks North network Jan 30, 2005
The agenda was proposed to political party representatives attending a forum organised by the Chiang Mai-based Northern Farmers Confederation. ... Bangkok Post,

Hotels in the North join e-tourism pilot Jan 25, 2005
Chiang Mai _ The Software Industry Promotion Agency (Sipa) will collaborate on an e-commerce project with a group of Chiang Mai hotels and resorts under the ... Bangkok Post,

Budget carrier Tiger Airways wins right to fly to Vietnam Feb 3, 2005
The airline also said it will start flying to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai from February 18, adding to its services to Bangkok, Phuket and Hatyai. ... Channel News Asia,

South Beach scene: Enough already, show some love Feb 11, 2005
Given that the original Nikki has always seemed more worldly than even South Beach, you might have expected Nikki Prague or Nikki Chiang Mai or Nikki Reykjavik ... Sun-Sentinel.com,

Thai-ing the knot Feb 11, 2005
Take the case of the Briton, a married man with a family back home, who visited Thailand and fell in love with a beautiful Chiang Mai girl. ... Malaysia Star,

VIEW: Thaksin in the business of politics —Farish Ahmad-Noor Feb 4, 2005
...childhood mired in poverty, self-sacrifice and hard work, the authors note that Thaksin’s family was one of the most prominent in Chiang Mai — Thailand’s ... Daily Times,

2005's top five spring bargain destinations Feb 9, 2005
Already, regional low-cost carrier Tiger Airways has announced $9.98 one-way tickets from Bangkok to the northern city of Chiang Mai. ... USA Today

Hotel, Resort, Bungalows & Accommodation Feb 9, 2005
Thaksin Shinawatra? Mr. Thaksin was born into a well-off Chinese-Thai business family in the northern city of Chiang Mai. He joined ... Koh Phangan Island News,

EC to investigate claims of ballot papers being burnt Feb 10, 2005
...investigations into alleged irregularities in other parts of the country, including claims that ballot papers had been thrown away in Chiang Mai, saying: "It ... MCOT,

Opposition takes battle to the EC Feb 10, 2005
In Chiang Mai, Democrat candidate Prayoon Ratcha-apai accused an official at the counting venue in constituency 5 of dropping ballot papers under his table. ... Bangkok Post,

Tensions over data Feb 12, 2005
...the CIFS practice was professionally accepted as many agencies were involved in the collection process including Siriraj, Ramathibodi, and Chiang Mai hospitals ... Bangkok Post,

Americans to train local English teachers Feb 11, 2005
...training will be offered once a month around the country, with the first programme scheduled for April in three key regional main cities -- Chiang Mai in the ... MCOT,

Battle for the North sparks heated protests Feb 7, 2005
Counting in Chiang Mai constituency 4 was also slow with constant protests from both the Democrat and Thai Rak Thai camps, particularly over invalid ballots ... Bangkok Post,

Master returns for fond farewell Feb 9, 2005
...two years. The fourth period was during his work as an art lecturer at Chiang Mai University, when he explored social issues. The ... Bangkok Post,

Hope for the future Feb 9, 2005
Other provinces such as Udon Thani, Chiang Mai and Phuket that have significant numbers of Thai people of Chinese descent will also see some big celebrations _ ... Bangkok Post,

Northern prospects to remain strong for this year Feb 6, 2005
Chiang Mai _ Economic prospects in the northern provinces are expected to remain strong through 2005, according to the regional office of the Bank of Thailand. ... Bangkok Post,

Girl helps in tsunami area Jan 20, 2005
...of Karl and Elaine Mosby, graduated from the Heritage Christian School last year and enrolled in the Payap International University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. ... Port Macquarie News,

Sonthaya seeks Govt support for two Muay Thai bodies Feb 11, 2005
In the past the IFMA managed to push Muay Thai to be an exhibition sport in the SEA Games in Chiang Mai in 1995 and in the Asian Games in Bangkok in 1998. ... Bangkok Post,

DSI arrests group of suspects, warrants out for key players Feb 11, 2005
The DSI arrested the suspects to cut off their network because the companies had expanded their branches to Chiang Mai, Songkhla, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ratchaburi ... Bangkok Post,

Fun in Phetchaburi Feb 2, 2005
THAI Airways International is offering a chance to win a wedding or honeymoon trip in Chiang Mai or Trang with the TG Chiang Mai-Trang Wedding Ceremony 2005. ... Bangkok Post,

New book showcases Mo'ili'ili history Feb 11, 2005
Greek food? Go to the Greek Corner. Vietnamese? Pho Vietnamese has some hot pho for you. Thai? Chiang-Mai. Korean? Camillia Grill. Japanese? HIDEchan. Chinese? ... The University of Hawaii Kaleo,

Dusit and Royal Princess join JAL World Hotels Feb 9, 2005
...include The Dusit Thani Bangkok, Dusit Resort Hua Hin, Dusit Resort Pattaya, Dusit Laguna Resort Phuket, Dusit Dubai, the new D2hotel Chiang Mai (opening mid ... ASIATravelTips.com,