Two defendants in Thai actress drowning case plead guilty in court

13 Sept 13:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thanupat Lerttaweewit, the speed boat's owner, and helmsman Paibul Trikanchananan pleaded guilty in the case of actress Nida Patcharaveerapong's drowning.
The Criminal Court has separated their cases from the other four defendants, scheduling sentencing for May 10th for Thanupat and Paibul.
Thanupat faced charges including negligence leading to death and operating a boat without a license, while Paibul was charged with operating a boat without a license resulting in death.

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.