MaeNam Flow was born from a simple need. As a group of local expats living in Chiang Mai, we found ourselves constantly checking various sources to understand the water levels of the Ping River, especially during the rainy season. The available data was often scattered, difficult to interpret, and lacked a clear, user-friendly presentation.
We wanted a single place to get a quick, understandable overview. An app that not only shows the numbers but also provides context and insights to help us and our community stay informed and safe.
This project is our way of giving back to the city we love. We hope you find it as useful as we do.
MaeNam Flow serves both the local Thai community and the international expat population in Chiang Mai. During the rainy season and flood events, our app becomes a crucial tool for residents to make informed decisions about their safety and property.
Local businesses use our data to protect inventory and ensure employee safety, while residents rely on our real-time updates to determine when to take precautionary measures like moving vehicles to higher ground or preparing for potential evacuation.
Our bilingual support (English and Thai) ensures that everyone in the community can access this vital information, regardless of their language preference.
All water level data comes directly from the Royal Irrigation Department of Thailand, the official government agency responsible for water resource management. This ensures the highest level of accuracy and reliability for our monitoring data.
Our system automatically updates every 10 minutes to provide the most current information available. We process data from four strategically located monitoring stations along the Ping River, from upstream in Chiang Dao down to the Nawarat Bridge in central Chiang Mai.
While we strive to present this data accurately and in a timely manner, we cannot guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or availability as it depends on the Royal Irrigation Department's data feed.
MaeNam Flow provides comprehensive water level monitoring with real-time data from four key stations along the Ping River. Our dashboard displays current levels, peak levels, average discharge rates, and flood status indicators with intuitive color coding.
Historical trend charts compare today's water levels with yesterday's data, helping users understand patterns and changes. Our river flow visualization shows the journey of water from upstream to downstream, providing context for how changes in one area affect others.
The app features full bilingual support with automatic language detection, responsive design for both desktop and mobile devices, and accessibility features to ensure everyone can use the platform effectively.
We're continuously working to improve MaeNam Flow based on community feedback and changing needs. Our development roadmap includes expanding the monitoring network to cover more areas of the Ping River watershed.
We're also exploring integration with weather forecasting data to provide even more comprehensive flood risk assessment. Additional features under consideration include push notifications for critical level changes and historical data analysis tools.
Community input is essential to our development process. We encourage users to share their feedback and suggestions to help us prioritize new features and improvements.
MaeNam Flow is developed by a dedicated group of local expats who call Chiang Mai home. Our diverse team brings together expertise in technology, data analysis, and community engagement to create tools that serve our adopted city.
Our mission is to make complex hydrological data accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background. We believe that clear, understandable information is essential for community safety and resilience, especially in a city prone to seasonal flooding.
As an independent project, we're not affiliated with any government agency, which allows us to focus purely on serving the community's needs. We're committed to keeping MaeNam Flow free, open, and accessible to all residents of Chiang Mai.