Today’s episode of the Chiang Mai Journal podcast dives into a city balancing caution, crime-fighting, and community resilience. Up first: A 41-year-old Chinese man has been arrested in Mae Rim for running a fraudulent durian plantation scheme, scamming investors out of millions. Authorities traced him from Pattaya to Chiang Mai via Bangkok before finally apprehending him at a petrol station. Instagram +4 Bangkok Post +4 Khaosod English +4 Weather-wise, the monsoon shows no mercy. Heavy rain and flood warnings continue across northern Thailand—including Chiang Mai with increased risk for flash floods and turbulent waters. Thaiger On the security front, talks intensify following a landmine explosion near the Thai-Cambodian border that injured Thai soldiers. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai seeks economic momentum—hosting the NT Logistics CLUSTER Connect trade fair to help local entrepreneurs plug into global markets. Bangkok Post Finally, nature strikes again: a landslide at Huai Nam Dang National Park has forced the closure of the iconic Doi Kiew Lom viewpoint and nearby lodges. Bangkok Post Stay tuned as we unpack all this and more—from unexpected frauds to flooding forecasts, trade initiatives to mountain closures—all in one concise briefing.