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On August 15, 2026, a sudden flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, swept several tourists downstream. Video footage shows visitors clinging to one another as rushing water overtook them. Park rangers rescued the group, who suffered only minor scratches. The incident occurred during Thailand's rainy season, prompting warnings about rapidly changing water conditions.
A group of tourists was swept away by a sudden flash flood at the Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on August 15. The visitors had ignored warning signs and entered a restricted zone to take selfies on rocks in the river. Park rangers rescued the group, who suffered only minor injuries, as heavy monsoon rains continue to affect northern Thailand.
After decades of living and moving across Europe and beyond, Peter and Rita Millard retire to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and move into the Care Resort Chiang Mai to live independently with available support, viewing the community as an insurance policy for their future.
Authorities in Thailand are investigating the sudden deaths of 72 tigers across two Tiger Kingdom sites in Chiang Mai. Tests detected canine distemper virus; no human infections have been reported, and the parks have been closed for two weeks while samples are collected and containment is assessed. Wildlife groups warn about the risks of captive wildlife, with euthanasia advised for gravely ill animals.
Chiang Mai, Thailand, has become the world's most polluted city due to hazardous levels of smog caused by field burning during the dry season. The government's focus on addressing symptoms, such as spraying water and seeding clouds, has been ineffective. The root cause lies in contract farming, which pressures smallholder farmers to maximise output through field burning. The government is reluctant to confront the powerful agribusiness conglomerates that are political backers. The public is numb to the issue, and politicians are not campaigning on environmental issues.