Registration rush for co-payment scheme crashes “Pao Tang” app

14 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

The "Pao Tang" application system crashed due to a massive rush of users reconfirming registrations for the fifth phase of Thailand's 50:50 co-payment scheme.
This popular scheme offers 800 baht per person for spending on goods and services from September 1st to October 31st, aiming to boost consumer purchasing power and the economy.
New registrations for the 26.5 million eligible Thais were fully subscribed by noon, while many existing users faced login difficulties, leading to widespread frustration on social media.
Krung Thai Bank, responsible for the system, issued a statement acknowledging the system overload and confirmed that fixes were being implemented to resume operations.

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.