Clampdown on jet skis and parasail boats at Phuket’s Surin beach

14 Sept 18:45 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket marine officials are enforcing a ban on motorized marine sports at Surin Beach following complaints about jet skis and parasail boats operating too close to swimmers.
Five jet skis and one parasail boat were seized, and their owners fined 10,000 baht each for operating in the designated off-limits zone, with the aim to ensure public safety for swimmers.

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.