Police seize large cache of narcotics during weeklong operation

14 Sept 19:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thai anti-narcotics police seized 19 million meth pills, along with heroin, crystal meth, and other drugs, arresting 15 suspects from six major trafficking networks during a weeklong operation (March 28 - April 4) in northern and north-eastern provinces.
Authorities plan to intensify vehicle searches during the upcoming Songkran festival, as drug traffickers commonly exploit this period for increased smuggling activities, urging motorists to be patient with potential inconveniences.

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.