# Chiang Rai Times Awarded "Best South East Asia News Media Platform 2026"

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/chiang-rai-times-awarded-best-south-east-asia-news-media-platform-2026
- Published: 2026-06-17T05:08:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

CHIANG RAI, Thailand, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The _Chiang Rai Times_ is proud
to announce that it has been named the "[Best South East Asia News Media Platform 2026](https://apacinsider.digital/winners/chiang-rai-times/)"
by APAC Insider. This award recognizes the independent news outlet’s ongoing commitment
to delivering high-quality, accessible journalism to readers in Northern Thailand,
the wider ASEAN region, and across the globe.

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Since its launch in 2007, the _Chiang Rai Times_ 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.

"We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition," said Anna Wong, the Editor-
in-Chief of the _Chiang Rai Times_. "This award is a testament to our hardworking
team of journalists and contributors who strive to provide clear, reliable news 
every single day.

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."

The 2026 award highlights several of the platform’s key achievements:

 ◦ **Expanded Regional Coverage:** Delivering timely, accurate updates on regional
   development, trade, and cultural shifts across Southeast Asia.
 ◦ **Digital Reach:** Adapting to modern reading habits by bringing clear, straightforward
   news to readers across web and social media channels.
 ◦ **Community Focus:** Continuing to champion local business, tourism, and social
   causes in Chiang Rai and Northern Thailand.

As the media landscape continues to change, the _Chiang Rai Times_ remains dedicated
to its core mission: sharing reliable, independent news using clear and simple language,
so that everyone can stay informed.

For more information, or to read the latest updates, please visit [www.chiangraitimes.com](https://www.chiangraitimes.com/).

**About the Chiang Rai Times:**

Established in 2007, the _Chiang Rai Times_ 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.

**Media Contact:Public Relations Team
Chiang Rai TimesEmail: [info@chiangraitimes.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/info@chiangraitimes.com)
Website: [www.chiangraitimes.com](https://www.chiangraitimes.com/)

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