Thai policeman admits to stealing over 100 guns from Pak Kret police station

13 Sept 08:52 Key points summarised by AI

A non-commissioned officer, Chaowalit Pumkajorn, was arrested trying to flee to Laos after being implicated in the theft of over 100 handguns from Pak Kret police station.
The suspect admitted to stealing 2-3 guns at a time over five years, falsely claiming they were distributed, and then selling or pawning them.
Police are actively recovering the stolen weapons, with 27 handguns already found, believed to be returned by individuals fearing prosecution.

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.