Six police officers relieved of duty for alleged ties to Tuhao’s criminal activities

13 Sept 09:45 Key points summarised by AI

Six metropolitan police officers, including a deputy commander and the wife of alleged gang leader Chaiyanat Kornchayanant ("Tuhao"), were relieved of duty for allegedly aiding a Chinese criminal gang.
These officers face gross disciplinary investigations by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, while 37 other suspects are implicated, with 19, including Tuhao, currently in remand, as the national police chief assures the case's integrity.

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.