- Bangkok and Chiang Mai were promoted as popular tourist destinations starting November 1, 2021.
- The region of Lanna, encompassing Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, is being promoted for its unique architecture and mountain environment.
Fire Destroys Section of Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai
What happened
A fire broke out at the Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai in the early hours of April 23, 2025, starting around 2 am. The blaze, which began in the spa area built mainly from wood, caused serious damage to the property. Firefighters contained the fire by 3:50 am, but the wooden part of the building was destroyed. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known, and damage costs remain unclear.
From chiangraitimes.com
Why it matters
The Dhara Dhevi Hotel was a five-star landmark in Chiang Mai. The incident occurs in a region of Lanna that is being promoted for its unique architecture and mountain environment, alongside Chiang Mai's status as a popular tourist destination in Thailand.
The region of Lanna, which includes Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, is being promoted for its unique architecture and mountain environment, and Bangkok and Chiang Mai were promoted as popular tourist destinations starting November 1, 2021.
From chiangraitimes.com
Who's involved
- Chiang MaiLocation of the hotel where the fire occurred
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The entities involved
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Chiang Mai
city in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
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Lanna
Indianized state centered in present-day Northern Thailand from the 13th to 18th centuries
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