Second park ranger killed by elephants in three days

14 Sept 01:57 Key points summarised by AI

A second park ranger, Somphob Sri-ngam, was fatally attacked by an elephant in Thailand's Chanthaburi province while attempting to move a herd from a longan plantation.
This incident follows another ranger's death by an elephant just three days prior in Prachin Buri province, highlighting a recurring danger for wildlife officials.
Somphob was reportedly caught unaware by an elephant only 30 meters away, leading to the fatal attack before he could react or escape.
Officials emphasize the critical need for modern safety equipment, such as night-vision goggles, for park rangers working at night to prevent such tragedies.

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.