{"id":61986,"date":"2026-06-17T05:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=61986"},"modified":"2026-06-17T05:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:08:00","slug":"chiang-rai-times-awarded-best-south-east-asia-news-media-platform-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=61986","title":{"rendered":"Chiang Rai Times Awarded &#8220;Best South East Asia News Media Platform 2026&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">CHIANG\u00a0RAI, Thailand<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">June 17, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The\u00a0<i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> is proud to announce that it has been named the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/apacinsider.digital\/winners\/chiang-rai-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best South East Asia News Media Platform 2026<\/a>&#8221; by APAC Insider. This award recognizes the independent news outlet&#8217;s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible journalism to readers in Northern Thailand, the wider ASEAN region, and across the globe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1866786\/67612d2ddbc14193a08067b3be19eca5.jpg?id=OA2719465&amp;p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1866786\/67612d2ddbc14193a08067b3be19eca5.jpg?id=OA2719465&amp;p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since its launch in 2007, the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> has grown from a local English-language news portal into a trusted regional platform. It provides daily coverage of politics, business, social events, and tourism, while remaining a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition,&#8221; said Anna Wong<span>, <\/span>the Editor-in-Chief of the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i>. &#8220;This award is a testament to our hardworking team of journalists and contributors who strive to provide clear, reliable news every single day.<\/p>\n<p>We set out to give English-speaking residents and international readers a clear window into our region, and to be recognized on a Southeast Asian stage is a huge milestone for us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 award highlights several of the platform&#8217;s key achievements:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Expanded Regional Coverage:<\/b> Delivering timely, accurate updates on regional development, trade, and cultural shifts across Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li><b>Digital Reach:<\/b> Adapting to modern reading habits by bringing clear, straightforward news to readers across web and social media channels.<\/li>\n<li><b>Community Focus:<\/b> Continuing to champion local business, tourism, and social causes in Chiang Rai and Northern Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the media landscape continues to change, the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> remains dedicated to its core mission: sharing reliable, independent news using clear and simple language, so that everyone can stay informed.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to read the latest updates, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiangraitimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.chiangraitimes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Chiang Rai Times:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Established in 2007, the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> is an independent, non-profit English-language online newspaper based in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It shares local, national, and international news, providing expatriates, tourists, and the local community with the information they want to know in a timely, easy-to-read format.<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contact:<br \/><\/b>Public Relations Team<br \/>Chiang Rai Times<br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@chiangraitimes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">info@chiangraitimes.com<\/a> <br \/>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiangraitimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.chiangraitimes.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">CHIANG\u00a0RAI, Thailand<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">June 17, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The\u00a0<i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> is proud to announce that it has been named the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/apacinsider.digital\/winners\/chiang-rai-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Best South East Asia News Media Platform 2026<\/a>&#8221; by APAC Insider. This award recognizes the independent news outlet&#8217;s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible journalism to readers in Northern Thailand, the wider ASEAN region, and across the globe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1866786\/67612d2ddbc14193a08067b3be19eca5.jpg?id=OA2719465&amp;p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1866786\/67612d2ddbc14193a08067b3be19eca5.jpg?id=OA2719465&amp;p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since its launch in 2007, the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> has grown from a local English-language news portal into a trusted regional platform. It provides daily coverage of politics, business, social events, and tourism, while remaining a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition,&#8221; said Anna Wong<span>, <\/span>the Editor-in-Chief of the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i>. &#8220;This award is a testament to our hardworking team of journalists and contributors who strive to provide clear, reliable news every single day.<\/p>\n<p>We set out to give English-speaking residents and international readers a clear window into our region, and to be recognized on a Southeast Asian stage is a huge milestone for us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 award highlights several of the platform&#8217;s key achievements:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Expanded Regional Coverage:<\/b> Delivering timely, accurate updates on regional development, trade, and cultural shifts across Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li><b>Digital Reach:<\/b> Adapting to modern reading habits by bringing clear, straightforward news to readers across web and social media channels.<\/li>\n<li><b>Community Focus:<\/b> Continuing to champion local business, tourism, and social causes in Chiang Rai and Northern Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the media landscape continues to change, the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> remains dedicated to its core mission: sharing reliable, independent news using clear and simple language, so that everyone can stay informed.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to read the latest updates, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiangraitimes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.chiangraitimes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Chiang Rai Times:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Established in 2007, the <i>Chiang Rai Times<\/i> is an independent, non-profit English-language online newspaper based in Chiang Rai, Thailand. 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