Discover the soul of Northern Thailand. Northern Lights, by the Chiang Mai Journal brings you stories, sounds, and insights from Chiang Mai and beyond—covering culture, current events, expat life, and everyday moments that make the north shine. Powered by the Chiang Mai Journal.
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Discover the soul of Northern Thailand. Northern Lights, by the Chiang Mai Journal brings you stories, sounds, and insights from Chiang Mai and beyond—covering culture, current events, expat life, and everyday moments that make the north shine. Powered by the Chiang Mai Journal.
Chiang Mai in Focus: Crypto Tourism, Temple Fire, and Global Sports Build-Up
Northern Lights - The Chiang Mai Journal Podcast
8 minutes 59 seconds
2 months ago
Chiang Mai in Focus: Crypto Tourism, Temple Fire, and Global Sports Build-Up
In today’s Chiang Mai news update, we unpack a mix of progress, culture, and challenges shaping the city and beyond. Thailand has launched TouristDigiPay, a groundbreaking system allowing visitors to spend cryptocurrencies in baht. Meanwhile, the upcoming FIVB Volleyball World Championship brings China’s team to town for a warm-up clash against Thailand.
But not all is bright—an early-morning fire at Wat Weluwan Temple in Mae Rim caused millions in damage, while clean air activists push harder for the new Clean Air Bill in parliament. We’ll also dive into Chiang Mai’s booming reputation as a vinyl-lover’s paradise, new airline expansions that could change travel, and Thailand’s growing global footprint in film and wellness tourism.
Tune in for a full snapshot of Chiang Mai today—where tradition meets innovation, and every headline tells a bigger story.
Northern Lights - The Chiang Mai Journal Podcast
Discover the soul of Northern Thailand. Northern Lights, by the Chiang Mai Journal brings you stories, sounds, and insights from Chiang Mai and beyond—covering culture, current events, expat life, and everyday moments that make the north shine. Powered by the Chiang Mai Journal.
