Thailand beats Turkey in 1st round of Women’s World Volleyball Championship

21 Sept 07:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's women's volleyball team achieved a significant upset, defeating world No. 6 Turkey in a thrilling five-set match at the Women’s World Championship.
Outside hitter Chatchu-On Moksri delivered a standout performance, scoring 33 points to lead the Thai team to victory.
The match was a back-and-forth battle, with Thailand clinching a crucial 31:29 second set and sealing the decider 15:13.
Dedicated Thai fans traveled from various European countries to passionately cheer for their national team during the championship opener.

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.