Officials test ditch water after complaints of industrial waste dumping

13 Sept 18:52 Key points summarised by AI

Chon Buri officials are testing ditch water after villagers reported illegal industrial waste dumping along Highway 331.
CCTV footage captured a truck discharging waste early Thursday morning, corroborating a local fish pond owner's suspicions.
Community leaders warn of severe contamination impacting local fish populations, turning canals black, emitting foul smells, and affecting 4,000 households relying on the water.
Authorities are investigating, with industrial works officials tracing involved factories (estimated one month) and police pursuing the truck identified in the footage.

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.