Tourist drowns, another missing in rough seas off Thailand’s Koh Chang

20 Sept 02:47 Key points summarised by AI

A Spanish tourist drowned and a French tourist is missing after both went swimming in rough seas off Koh Chang, Thailand, ignoring red flag warnings.
Rescue teams recovered the body of the 21-year-old Spanish woman, identified as "Anna," but the search for the 22-year-old French man was called off due to poor weather conditions.

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.