Thai champ loses to Mexican at World Taekwondo Championships

15 Sept 02:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thai taekwondo champion Panipak Wongpattanakit was defeated by her Mexican opponent in the semi-finals of the World Taekwondo Championships.
Panipak, a two-time world champion and Olympic gold medallist, secured a bronze medal after losing the decisive third bout due to a five-point head kick from her rival.

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.