Thai taekwondo fighter wins gold at Paris World Taekwondo Grand Prix

13 Sept 14:56 Key points summarised by AI

2020 Olympic gold medalist Panipak Wongpattanakit triumphed at the Paris 2022 World Taekwondo Grand Prix in the women's 49kg category.
She defeated Turkey's Merve Dincel in the final, securing a $5,000 prize and 60 points for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and dedicated the gold medal to her father as a birthday gift.

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.