2+ meth tablets will be treated as drug trafficking under proposed new edict

13 Sept 11:57 Key points summarised by AI

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to sign an edict reclassifying possession of two or more methamphetamine tablets as drug trafficking, a significant reduction from the current 15-tablet threshold.
This proposed change aims to toughen drug laws, treating individuals with smaller quantities as traffickers instead of addicts, despite concerns about potential prison overcrowding, while also calling for increased rehabilitation funding.

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.