Thai police arrest 48 Rohingya on bus in Ratchaburi Province

13 Sept 10:54 Key points summarised by AI

Thai highway police in Ratchaburi Province intercepted a bus carrying 48 undocumented Rohingya migrants and three Thais.
The three Thais, including the driver, were charged with smuggling after admitting they were transporting the Rohingya from Suphan Buri to Songkhla, a province bordering Malaysia.

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.