Two Cambodians found with 1.1 tonnes of smuggled pork near border

23 Sept 04:19 Key points summarised by AI

Two Cambodian men were arrested near the Thai-Cambodian border for smuggling 1.1 tonnes of frozen pork, valued at 137,000 baht, into Thailand.
This seizure contributes to the 174 tonnes of smuggled pork intercepted since July, with all confiscated meat buried to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever.

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.