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.
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🎙️ Episode Title:
Fraud, Fame & Flash Floods: Chiang Mai’s Wild Midweek Roundup
🎧 Episode Description:
July 31st brings a whirlwind of headlines from Chiang Mai — a city balancing between global praise and gritty reality. In this episode of the Chiang Mai Journal podcast, we explore the dramatic police raid on a luxury villa call-centre scam, mass royal pardons, worsening border tensions, and the heavy rains drenching the North.
Here’s what’s making waves today:
🚓 Call-centre fraud ring busted in Mae Rim, 18 arrested after dramatic escape attempt
🌍 Chiang Mai named Asia’s No. 1 city in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Awards
🌧️ TMD issues severe rain alerts for 36 provinces, with flash flood warnings
⚔️ Ceasefire breach sparks protests and scrutiny, as Thai military invites foreign officials to observe damage
📢 Royal Thai Army reaffirms national borders amid rising regional tension
🕊️ Over 81,000 inmates receive royal clemency on the King’s birthday
💸 Second online fraud ring tied to ¥500M fake investment scheme dismantled
🍽️ Redbox launches Thai-nature-inspired tasting menu in Chiang Mai
🤝 CMBN hosts major networking lunch at Hannah Hahn
☁️ Chiang Mai’s skies stay overcast, temperatures hover around 33°C
Chiang Mai’s spotlight is brighter than ever—but so are the sirens, storms, and shifting sands of power. Tap in for the day’s full rundown.
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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.
