NACC says Racha Thewa TAO has the right to buy more “fancy” lamp posts

13 Sept 08:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will not intervene in the Racha Thewa Tambon Administration Organisation’s (TAO) decision to procure an additional 727 “fancy” lamp posts, estimated at 69 million baht.
NACC Secretary-General Niwatchai Kasemmongkol stated that the TAO Council has the authority to proceed, even as the NACC investigates five existing cases concerning alleged misuse of funds for previous lamp post procurements at inflated prices, with rulings expected early next year.
The Racha Thewa TAO has already spent over 900 million baht on these Kinnara-figurine lamp posts, many of which are on deserted roads and non-functional, raising questions about the appropriate use of public funds, a duty local administrations must uphold.

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.