Thai soccer assoc. may be fined ฿1m over flare incident during Monday’s match

14 Sept 01:29 Key points summarised by AI

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) faces a potential ฿1 million fine due to fans setting off flares during an ASEAN Cup match against the Philippines.
Using flares during a match is a violation of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) rules, endangering players and spectators.
This incident is not isolated; FAT has been fined previously for similar violations, including a ฿1 million penalty five years ago.

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.