2 die and 6 suffer smoke inhalation in fire at Chinatown’s Sampeng Market

10 Sept 07:29 Key points summarised by AI

A fatal fire erupted at Sampeng Market in Bangkok’s Chinatown, resulting in two confirmed deaths and six people suffering from smoke inhalation.
The blaze reportedly started after an old transformer exploded, igniting a food vendor's LPG cylinders and rapidly spreading to four shophouses.
Firefighters, with approximately 20 trucks, took about three hours to bring the inferno under control, which also damaged multiple vehicles.
A relief center has been established to provide financial support to affected households and cover funeral costs for the deceased.

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.