Seven dead in Indonesia mine landslide: district chief

23 Sept 03:46 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesian rescuers recovered seven bodies and found five injured after a landslide at an illegal gold mine in West Kalimantan, Borneo, which buried an estimated 20 people. The tragedy, caused by heavy rains, occurred Thursday but was reported Saturday.
Unlicensed mining is prevalent across Indonesia, leading to frequent fatal accidents, particularly during the monsoon season, due to unsafe practices and environmental factors like deforestation and climate change.

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.