Rush to register cannabis and hemp cultivation overwhelms system

13 Sept 09:23 Key points summarised by AI

Over 100,000 individuals overwhelmed Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) system, rushing to register for personal cannabis and hemp cultivation, prompting the launch of an alternative registration portal.
While registration is for household use and subject to compliance, the Public Health Ministry clarified that carrying cannabis in public is currently permissible, even without prior registration.

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.