Two Vietnamese fishing boats seized in Gulf for fishing illegally in Thai waters

13 Sept 14:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thai navy apprehended two Vietnamese fishing boats and five crew members for illegally operating in Thai waters.
The seizure followed an earlier incident where a Vietnamese vessel rammed a Thai patrol boat during an evasion attempt.
Evidence of illegal fishing, including sea cucumbers, was discovered on board one of the apprehended vessels.
The second boat, found abandoned and damaged, is suspected to be the one involved in the collision with the Thai navy vessel.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.