Thai police believe suspects in murder of Chinese student have fled to China

2 Oct 06:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police suspect at least three Chinese nationals kidnapped and murdered 22-year-old student Jin Can in Nonthaburi province.
Authorities believe the suspects fled Thailand to Chengdu, China, on March 30th, shortly after vacating a rented house and returning a car used in the crime.
Jin Can's body was discovered on April 1st with knife wounds, following a ransom demand of 500,000 yuan made to her father on March 29th, which was not paid.
Police are gathering evidence to issue arrest warrants, tracing the victim's last known movements from Bangkok Thonburi University to a shopping mall before her disappearance.

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.