Freight train derailment in Songkhla Province

19 Sept 22:25 Key points summarised by AI

A freight train carrying 20 cargo cars derailed in Songkhla Province after a loud explosion, throwing 11 cars off the track.
All four crew members escaped unhurt, but the Hat Yai-Padang Besar train service is suspended for several days pending an investigation into potential sabotage or accident.

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.