Cleanliness in focus: Mae Hong Son launches initiative for a more beautiful life!

Cleanliness in focus: Mae Hong Son launches initiative for a more beautiful life!

A lot has happened in Mae Hong Son in the last few days. On October 15, 2025, the “หน้าบ้าน น่ามอง” (Beauty at Home) initiative was launched to promote cleanliness awareness and increase volunteer engagement within the community. The Mae Hong Son City Government, represented by Deputy Governor Boonlue Thamthoranurak and Mayor Mallika Jinakham, participated and mobilized authorities, volunteers and citizens for this important cause. Together they scrubbed diligently around Khun Lun Lum Prabass Street, removed the rubbish and cleaned the sidewalks. The aim of this project is to improve the quality of life of citizens and create a comfortable living environment, such as Chiang Mai News reported.

But not everything went smoothly in this tranquil city. That same weekend, a worrying incident occurred in the rugged terrain of Doi Pui Luang. On October 12, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., a group of tourists were struck by lightning. A 30-year-old woman from Amphoe Thung Song was injured. Despite the severe weather conditions and the slippery path, the helpers were quickly on their feet: tourists and local porters helped the injured person, who had to be taken over three kilometers to the nearest ambulance. After about two hours, they reached Sri Sangwan Hospital in Amphoe Mueang Mae Hong Son before the injured person was transferred to the city of Chiang Mai Line Today described in detail.

Tourism and safety in focus

In light of the accident, an emergency meeting was held on October 16, 2025 with representatives from the tourism industry and Mae Surin Waterfall National Park. Measures were discussed to ensure the safety of tourists and develop prevention strategies to avoid such incidents in the future. In this context, it is important for travelers to keep up to date with the current security situation in Thailand. According to that Foreign Office There is currently an increased risk of natural events, including lightning strikes, which can pose a serious risk to tourists.

The security situation is further complicated by military conflicts in some provinces. Travelers should exercise caution, especially in border areas and on nature trips. Registration in the Federal Foreign Office's crisis preparedness list is strongly recommended, as is taking out travel health insurance.

Actions for the future

Positive steps in education were also taken on October 16, 2025. The director of the Chiang Mai Education Office opened a training project for school staff to improve their procurement skills. This happened at Yupparaj College and is intended to maintain the quality of educational offerings in the region.

In addition, workshops took place that discussed digital technologies to promote the education system. The Research Center for Reducing Inequality and Creating Social Opportunities at Chiang Mai University organized such an event. The upcoming “Chiang Mai Night Market”, which is scheduled to take place every Saturday and Sunday from November to December 2025, is also looking for new ways to promote tourism between the main and secondary cities and create a lively sense of community.

Overall, it appears that Mae Hong Son is in an exciting phase that brings with it both challenges and opportunities. It is important that everyone involved works together to keep the region safe, clean and welcoming.