CNN claims Thai officials allow them on massacre site

23 Sept 02:16 Key points summarised by AI

CNN stated they were granted permission by Thai public health officials to film inside the Nong Bua Lam Phu day care center, the scene of a mass shooting, after a police cordon was reportedly removed.
The Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) and the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) vehemently condemned CNN's actions as unprofessional and a serious breach of journalistic ethics, particularly for filming inside the active crime scene and broadcasting graphic images.
Critics highlighted CNN's crew climbing over a fence to exit and questioned if such conduct would be permissible at a crime scene in the United States, emphasizing the need for respect for victims and their families.
Thai authorities, including the deputy national police chief, indicated that CNN's conduct could be considered intrusion into an active crime scene and interference with evidence.

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.