In today’s Chiang Mai Journal podcast, we cover a packed news day:
🚧 The municipality ramps up flood defenses as Ping River levels rise, while ongoing flooding and flash flood alerts grip northern districts.
🔥 A fire scare at Nakornping Hospital triggers a full evacuation — no injuries reported.
🎉 Chiang Mai basks in glory after being crowned Asia’s Best City for 2025 by Travel + Leisure, with a near-perfect score of 91.94.
👮♂️ Nine karaoke staff are arrested following a viral assault on a British tourist over a disputed bill.
🚄 National infrastructure eyes the future as Thailand prepares for high-speed rail bidding next year.
🌏 Experts call for a tourism pivot towards sustainability and cultural integrity following Chiang Mai’s international spotlight.
All this and more in today’s update — your daily window into the beating heart of Northern Thailand.
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