A prominent leader of the Lampang forest conservation group has been shot dead. Following his death, relatives and villagers carried the coffin containing 58 year old Suraphon Sirichan to the provincial governor, urging him to take urgent action to apprehend influential illegal log dealers who they claim masterminded the August 11 killing.

Suraphon, the headman of Moo 7 village, tambon Mae Mog in Thoen district, was ambushed and shot dead by an unknown number of killers. To date, 17 representatives of villagers have been murdered for standing up to ensure justice for their communities. All these crimes have taken place during the term of office of the present government which has a much vaunted policy to suppress influential people in society.

With the roads north of Chiang Mai getting better and better, it is fun to go for a drive in the country again and before you realize it, you have passed Chiang Rai.

The 2nd 8-Ball Pool Tournament was held at the O’Malley’s Irish Pub August 21-22, with the support of ESC (European Safety Concepts) and O’Malley’s Irish Pub.

Rosy future predicted for Chiang Mai expansion

The real estate business in Chiang Mai has grown since the beginning of the year, reports Watchara Tantranont, president of the Real Estate Entrepreneur Association of Chiang Mai and Lamphun.

Giving an overview to the Chiang Mai business sector, he said the reasons behind this included the concept of the city becoming an aviation hub, construction of an international convention center, and a variety of tourist attractions, especially the Chiang Mai Zoo’s two pandas.

Thailand’s ambassador to Bangladesh, H.E. Phithak Phrombubpha hosted ‘A Taste of Thai’ in the form of a Thai food and fruits festival. Amongst those who tried the tasty Thai cuisine and produce was Air Vice Marshal Altaf Hossaih Chowdury, Bangladesh’s minister for commerce. The festival was jointly organized by Thai Airways International with food and fruit displays and cooking demonstrations carried out by THAI’s Catering department