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Sinkholes, Surges & Sports: Chiang Mai's August 5 Rundown
Northern Lights - The Chiang Mai Journal Podcast
8 minutes 35 seconds
3 months ago
Sinkholes, Surges & Sports: Chiang Mai's August 5 Rundown
On today’s Chiang Mai Journal podcast (August 5, 2025), the city grapples with rising waters, international manhunts, and a global spotlight ahead of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.
In this episode:
🌊 Severe Flooding as the Ping River crests 4.75 meters, inundating hospitals and forcing evacuations.
🕳️ Sinkhole Alert on the Outer Moat Road—residents urged to avoid northwest corner routes.
🧱 Storm Wipha Aftermath triggers continued flood monitoring across Chiang Mai and the North.
🕵️♂️ INTERPOL Fugitive Arrested — Swedish national captured in Chiang Mai villa raid.
🏐 Chiang Mai Gets Ready to co-host the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship (Aug 22–Sept 7).
🚨 Three Schoolgirls Missing from Mae Ai District—CCTV captures them walking under umbrellas.
A day of danger, duty, and determination — tune in for full updates on Chiang Mai’s shifting landscape.
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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.
