Consumers feeling the pinch of rising cooking gas and electricity prices

14 Sept 05:28 Key points summarised by AI

Cooking gas (LPG) price jumps by 1 baht/kg, setting a standard 15kg tank at 408 baht, effective immediately.
Electricity's fuel tariff (FT) surges, raising the average price to 4.72 baht per unit, driven by a significant drop in natural gas supply.

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.