{"id":45043,"date":"2026-06-16T22:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4984727_AE84727_0"},"modified":"2026-06-16T22:08:00","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:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=45043","title":{"rendered":"Chiang Rai Times Awarded “Best South East Asia News Media Platform 2026”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CHIANG RAI, Thailand<\/span>, June 17, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The Chiang Rai Times<\/i> is proud to announce that it has been named the "Best South East Asia News Media Platform 2026<\/a>" 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.<\/p>\n

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Since its launch in 2007, the 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

"We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition," said Anna Wong, <\/span>the Editor-in-Chief of the Chiang Rai Times<\/i>. "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

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."<\/p>\n

The 2026 award highlights several of the platform’s key achievements:<\/p>\n