DSI investigating money laundering activities allegedly connected to “Tuhao”

13 Sept 13:45 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has commenced an investigation into Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, known as “Tuhao”, focusing specifically on alleged money laundering activities.
The DSI asserts its authority to investigate under anti-money laundering laws, while other non-money laundering offenses remain under the jurisdiction of the police and the Office of the Attorney-General.
Investigators plan to summon implicated individuals and employ special techniques to trace Chaiyanat’s financial transactions and money trail within the next two weeks.
To date, assets valued at approximately 4 billion baht linked to Chaiyanat and his network have been impounded, with an additional 1.2 billion baht still undergoing investigation.

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.