Thai navy vessel with crew of 106 sinks in rough seas in Gulf of Thailand

20 Sept 02:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy's corvette, HMS Sukhothai, sank in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday night after taking on significant seawater in rough conditions.
The vessel lost electrical power and its main engine stopped when seawater entered the electrical system, leading to a loss of steerage.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 77 of the 110 crew members rescued, while 33 remain missing and are believed to have drifted in various directions.
Search and rescue operations are being hampered by rough seas and strong winds, despite the ship having enough life vests for all crew members.

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.