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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.
Tensions, Tickets & Thunderstorms: Chiang Mai’s Turning Point
Northern Lights - The Chiang Mai Journal Podcast
9 minutes 53 seconds
3 months ago
Tensions, Tickets & Thunderstorms: Chiang Mai’s Turning Point
In today’s episode of the Chiang Mai Journal podcast, we bring you the top local headlines shaping July 30, 2025. From soaring lottery demand to cross-border diplomacy and urgent disaster response, Chiang Mai is at the center of national attention.
Highlights include:
🎟️ Lottery ticket frenzy sweeps Chiang Mai as locals chase “lucky” military numbers
🚁 19 paramilitary rangers rescued after 137-hour jungle ordeal
🌧️ TMD issues heavy rain alerts for 9 provinces, including Chiang Mai
🛡️ Thai Deputy Defence Minister denies foreign troop involvement in border tensions
📢 Central Pattana displays LED support messages for border communities
📅 Government readies for August 4 GBC peace talks with Cambodia
🚨 Drone scare debunked by Air Force—blamed on wind, not enemies
🌸 Over 30 flower vendors file police complaint over alleged 1M baht fraud
🤝 Maxim & Krungthai Bank fast-track insurance for Chiang Mai drivers
🎨 Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook exhibition opens to strong local interest
Tune in for a packed roundup of security, weather, business, and culture—all from the heart of northern Thailand.
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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.
