# Lightning Strike Injures Dozens

- Place: Chiang Mai, Thailand (18.8, 98.98)
- Published: 2026-11-08T09:03:31.813Z · expires 2026-11-15T09:03:31.813Z
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One person was killed and eight others injured by a lightning strike in Chiang Mai, per ThaiPBS World.

The weather department warned of severe storms across Thailand, noting increased electrical activity in the region, Nation Thailand reports.

As the Yi Peng and Loy Krathong festival approaches, flight cancellations have been announced by Thai authorities to ensure safety, Travel and Leisure Asia notes.

## Sources

- [One killed, eight injured by lightning strike in Chiang Mai](https://www.thaipbsworld.com/around-thailand/572349) · thaipbsworld.com · 2026-11-07
- [Thailand Announces Flight Cancellations Ahead Of Yi Peng And Loy Krathong Festival](https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/hk/news/thailand-announces-flight-cancellations-ahead-of-yi-peng-and-loy-krathong-festival/amp/) · travelandleisureasia.com · 2026-11-06
- [Weather Dept warns of severe storms across Thailand](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5VWnBINXJVeWxUZ1FKNTAtMkxlc2VpLTNaVXFIT09DdVZsWU9IN1JjeE9ESjJ1MXlTOUFSbW84dmEyOXpYZUVOczlEdHhSWmRsV1FhRkZJOHdNaDZIU2xaYi1n?oc=5) · nationthailand.com · 2026-11-06

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