Storms, Serows & Sacred Slopes: Chiang Mai’s Climate & Culture Clash

Episode Description:
In today’s episode, Chiang Mai grapples with intensifying rain from Tropical Storm Danas, as officials reinforce sandbag defenses and issue public health alerts amid rising mpox cases. The risk of floods and landslides stretches across 33 provinces—including Chiang Mai—with local crews working around the clock.

But the monsoon isn’t the only force shaping the city. A rare serow sighting atop Doi Luang signals strong ecosystem health in Chiang Dao, while a spirited debate over a proposed Doi Suthep cable car pits modernization against mountain sanctity.

We also highlight the region’s evolving infrastructure, flight route changes from Myanmar Airways International, and the return of heritage-rooted ceremonies in the highlands.

From spiritual summits to soggy streets, today’s Chiang Mai stories ride the line between preservation and progress.