Street racers warned of incarceration if they gather in a groups of 5 or more

13 Sept 07:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police issue a strict warning: street racers face imprisonment and hefty fines if five or more gather for illegal racing, even if races haven't commenced.
Under new traffic rules effective September 5th, authorities can prosecute groups exceeding five, with penalties up to three months in prison and/or a 5,000-10,000 baht fine.

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.