Air pollution in Chiang Mai and Lampang reaches health-threatening level

13 Sept 08:11 Key points summarised by AI

PM2.5 pollution surpasses safe limits across 16 northern and north-eastern Thai provinces, according to the Pollution Control Department.
Three specific areas—Hot and Chiang Dao districts in Chiang Mai, and Mueang district in Lampang—have recorded critically high, health-threatening PM2.5 levels.

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.