Cloud-seeding to be used to control fires in Thailand’s western forests

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Royal Rain-making Department plans cloud-seeding from Saturday to Monday to combat extensive and uncontrollable fires raging in the western forests, particularly north of the Srinagarind Dam.
The fires have spread to difficult-to-access dry evergreen woodlands, rendering helicopter water drops largely ineffective and underscoring the critical need for rainfall.
Authorities have closed multiple national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to facilitate firefighting efforts and issued strict warnings against villagers who start fires, emphasizing the severe environmental and health damage caused.
The ongoing fires are significantly contributing to hazardous PM2.5 dust levels across Thailand, exceeding safety limits in numerous areas, with forecasts predicting continued poor air quality, especially in Bangkok and northern regions.

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.