Protesters rally in Bangkok’s Ratchadamnoen on Tuesday morning

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Farmers' Federation members demand 1.4 billion baht from the Central Fund for debt refinancing, citing a cabinet approval from March 2022 that remains unfunded.
Passenger van operators protest the current 10-year operating life limit and the mandate to replace vans with expensive GPS-equipped mini-buses, advocating for a universal 13-year cap.

Lamphun in a New Light

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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.