Thirteen killed, over 40 injured, in fire at pub in Chon Buri

13 Sept 06:06 Key points summarised by AI

A devastating fire at the Mountain B pub in Chon Buri, Thailand, killed 13 people (9 men, 4 women) and injured over 40 in the early hours of Friday.
Casualties were exacerbated by the pub's design, featuring only one narrow entrance/exit, a locked back door, and extensive use of flammable sound-absorbent materials.
Forensic officers are investigating the cause of the blaze, which ranks among Thailand's deadliest entertainment venue fires, evoking memories of the 2009 Santika Club tragedy.

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.