Northern Lights - The Chiang Mai Journal Podcast

Chiang Mai: From Crisis to Crown – July 16 Headlines

In today’s episode, we dive into a dramatic day for Chiang Mai. Torrential rains trigger flash floods across northern districts, a fire scare at Nakornping Hospital leads to emergency evacuations, and health officials warn about the deadly Naegleria fowleri amoeba. Meanwhile, the city celebrates global recognition as Asia’s Best City in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Awards. We also cover police crackdowns on “Grey Chinese” business networks, a shocking assault case involving an autistic child, and flash flood alerts across Chiang Dao and Doi Saket.
Tune in for:
Weather & flooding updates ☔
Fire response at Chiang Mai hospital 🔥
Health warnings from Chiang Mai University ⚠️
Chiang Mai crowned top Asian city 🏆
Crime & safety alerts 👮‍♀️
Tourism development with “Kad MICE” 🚉
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Chiang Mai: Asia’s Best City, River Cleanups, and French Festivities

In today’s Chiang Mai Journal Audio for July 15, 2025, we cover a vibrant mix of civic pride, cultural events, and urban planning:
🏆 Chiang Mai crowned Best City in Asia by Travel + Leisure — and 2nd in the world!
🌧️ Overcast skies and light rain continue as the city stays cool and cloudy.
🧹 Big Cleaning Day: Authorities and volunteers dredge the Ping River to restore its banks.
🧳 Kad MICE tourism initiative launches to elevate Chiang Mai as a hub for business events and conferences.
🎶 Bastille Day concerts light up Anantara and Alliance Française with piano and French flair.
🚉 Light-rail project still planned for 2027 despite funding uncertainties.
👑 Miss Grand Thailand 2025: Chiang Mai’s Wisansaya Pakasupakul represents with pride.
Tune in as we unpack the top headlines shaping the heart of Northern Thailand—from global recognition to muddy riverbanks.
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Rain, Rattles & Robbery – Chiang Mai Faces the Elements

In this July 14th edition of Chiang Mai Journal Audio, we dive into a whirlwind of local news that’s anything but dull:
🌧️ Heavy rain & flood alerts issued across 39 provinces, including Chiang Mai — with prolonged monsoon forecasts stretching to July 24.
⚠️ Two light earthquakes rattle Chiang Dao and Pai — no damage, just shaky coffee cups.
🚧 Urban flood prep underway, with crews clearing drains and reinforcing flash-flood defenses.
💡 Blue streetlamps get the boot after public backlash sparks removals.
🛵 Temple theft twist — two women allegedly swipe a monk’s phone using a Chiang Mai–registered scooter in Bangkok.
☁️ CityLife weather update: cloudy skies, light rain, and steamy temps around 33°C.
Grab your umbrella, your headphones, and join us for today’s chaotic calm from Northern Thailand.
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Green Retreats, Rare Beasts & Rainy Feasts – Chiang Mai Resilient in the Storm

In today’s episode of Chiang Mai Journal Audio, we explore how Chiang Mai is making headlines for all the right reasons—despite monsoon downpours. 🌧️
▪️ The city earns a spot in Asia Nature Weekly’s Top 5 “Green Retreats” for its eco-tours and lush rainy-season charm.▪️ Wildlife cameras confirm a second serow sighting near Ban Pa Pong Piang—a rare and hopeful sign of ecosystem recovery.▪️ Meanwhile, the Halal Street Food Festival at Central Festival powers through wet weather, drawing strong local support under the tents.
Join us for stories of resilience, nature, and flavor from Northern Thailand.
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Flood Warnings, Arsenic Scare & Chiang Mai’s Global Glow

In today’s episode of Chiang Mai Journal, we dive into the top local headlines from July 10, 2025. Chiang Mai braces for continued heavy monsoon rains as 32 provinces face flash-flood alerts. Health officials respond to two arsenic poisoning cases in Mae Ai, possibly linked to fish from the Kok River. Meanwhile, tourist bike rentals sit idle during the low season, and river monitoring intensifies across the Ping and Mekong basins. But it's not all storm clouds—Thailand has just been named the safest holiday destination in the world, boosting Chiang Mai's global charm.
Stay informed, stay dry, and stay tuned.

Rain, Rails & Rare Wildlife: Chiang Mai’s Shifting Landscape

In today’s episode of Chiang Mai Journal Daily, we dive into a week of change and resilience across northern Thailand. Torrential monsoon rains have triggered flash flood warnings in 32 provinces, prompting swift sandbag defenses along the Ping River. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai's tourism board counters the gloom with a Green Season Grand Sale and Halal Food Fest aimed at reviving visitor numbers.
We also highlight rare serow sightings in Doi Luang—signaling hope for conservationists—and track progress on the Northern Economic Corridor, boosting sustainable industries and smart infrastructure across Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, and Chiang Rai.
From ecosystem health to economic development—get your roundup of Chiang Mai’s biggest headlines, only on Chiang Mai Journal Daily.
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Storms, Serows & Sacred Slopes: Chiang Mai’s Climate & Culture Clash

Episode Description:In today’s episode, Chiang Mai grapples with intensifying rain from Tropical Storm Danas, as officials reinforce sandbag defenses and issue public health alerts amid rising mpox cases. The risk of floods and landslides stretches across 33 provinces—including Chiang Mai—with local crews working around the clock.
But the monsoon isn’t the only force shaping the city. A rare serow sighting atop Doi Luang signals strong ecosystem health in Chiang Dao, while a spirited debate over a proposed Doi Suthep cable car pits modernization against mountain sanctity.
We also highlight the region’s evolving infrastructure, flight route changes from Myanmar Airways International, and the return of heritage-rooted ceremonies in the highlands.
From spiritual summits to soggy streets, today’s Chiang Mai stories ride the line between preservation and progress.

Storm Watch, Sacred Repairs & Sky Routes: Chiang Mai July 7 Update

In today’s Chiang Mai Journal, we follow the region’s ongoing battle with nature as Tropical Storm Danas and the southwest monsoon bring continued downpours and flood alerts. We check in on the sandbag reinforcements lining the Ping River and public health warnings surrounding new mpox cases.
We also explore Chiang Mai’s efforts to preserve tradition with repairs underway at the historic Chang Phueak White Elephant Monument, and updates from the air as Myanmar Airways International shifts routes to the new Techo Airport—Chiang Mai flights included.
Plus, a look into the government’s responsible giving campaign aimed at tourists, and the region’s rising reputation as a conference hub and resilient city.
Tune in for the stories shaping Chiang Mai today—where weather, wisdom, and world events meet.

Chiang Mai Today: Storms, Serows & Six Global Summits

In today’s Chiang Mai Journal, we cover the city’s latest developments as Tropical Storm Danas and the strengthening northern monsoon bring rain warnings and rising river levels. Volunteers reinforce the Ping River’s edge while light rail plans and landmark repairs push forward.
We spotlight a rare serow sighting in Chiang Dao, signal of a thriving ecosystem, and celebrate Chiang Mai’s rising international status as it secures six major global conferences for 2025. Plus, we touch on flight route changes from MAI and restoration efforts at the Chang Phueak White Elephant Monument.
Stay dry, stay curious—this is your July 6th briefing from the heart of Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai on Watch: Storms, Sandbags & Sustainability

Storms rising, rivers swelling, and Chiang Mai stays ready—stronger, smarter, and globally connected.