The untold story of the teenage mother of a missing baby

14 Sept 19:49 Key points summarised by AI

Nim, a 17-year-old, revealed a childhood marked by extreme poverty, a lack of personal dreams, and constant instability, moving between rented homes and temporary shelters.
Her early life was further complicated by social isolation at school, where she felt 'non-existent,' and a dysfunctional home environment plagued by her parents' frequent quarrels and a strained relationship with her hearing-impaired mother.
The interview, conducted before her confession, highlights her unplanned pregnancy and her eventual admission to police that she panicked and disposed of her baby in a canal after he suffered a seizure from an accidental fall during a bath.
Nim now faces charges of manslaughter and providing false statements, with the Mirror Foundation publishing her story to offer insight into the complex background of a young girl who became a criminal suspect.

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.