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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