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Seven suspected of felling Sakura trees in Chiang Mai park

Better warnings, stronger communities key to disaster preparedness

ASEAN envoy to visit Myanmar starting Wednesday

Highlights27 Oct 2026

Seven suspected of felling Sakura trees in Chiang Mai park

Seven volunteers have been identified as suspects in the felling of wild Himalayan cherry trees, known as Thailand’s Sakura, in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park in Chiang Mai, sparking public anger and criticism.

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