Police search for woman seen last month in Narathiwat in car bomb vehicle

14 Sept 14:32 Key points summarised by AI

Police are actively searching for a woman seen driving the pickup truck used in a car bomb attack through a checkpoint on October 6th.
The car bomb detonated in a Narathiwat police apartment compound, killing one officer and injuring 36 people, mostly police family members, and causing extensive damage to the building.
Investigators traced the vehicle's ownership, while the Deputy Prime Minister ordered tightened security measures across the Deep South in response to the bombing.
The deceased officer will be posthumously promoted, and his family is set to receive compensation and temporary housing, with repairs planned for the damaged apartments.

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.