Governor Chadchart floats idea of Sunday being tree planting day in Bangkok

21 Sept 05:11 Key points summarised by AI

Governor Chadchart Sittipunt expresses confidence in exceeding Bangkok's ambitious target of planting one million trees within four years, bolstered by private entities pledging over 600,000 trees.
He proposes designating Sundays as a dedicated 'tree planting day' to significantly increase public awareness and participation in the city's greening initiatives.
The governor personally joined district officials and residents in Nong Khaem to plant White Champaca trees, a species native to the district.
Beyond tree planting, Governor Chadchart also addressed various local issues during his visit to Nong Khaem, including public lighting, flood wall repairs, and fire safety measures.

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.