Chinese student, possibly kidnapped, found dead in Nonthaburi province

25 Sept 06:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police discovered the body of 22-year-old Chinese student Jin Can in a Nonthaburi banana plantation, after she was reported kidnapped for ransom.
The body, found in a bag with knife wounds and a sheet tied around the neck, showed signs of death 3-4 days prior.
Jin Can's father in China received a ransom demand of 500,000 yuan via a VSAT app, accompanied by an image of his tied-up daughter, but did not pay, suspecting a prank.
Investigations revealed Jin Can last left her university by taxi for a shopping mall, and police are now tracing the taxi driver for questioning.

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.