Forest park fires threaten lychee plantations in Chiang Rai province

23 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

Forest fires in Doi Kat Phi forest park, Chiang Rai, are intensifying and spreading downhill, posing a significant threat to local lychee plantations, prompting villagers to construct firebreaks and establish a sentry network.
A 62-year-old volunteer firefighter tragically died in Nan province while battling similar mountain fires, marking the second fatality among firefighters responding to these blazes.

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.