Chiang Mai civic groups file class action suits against PM, NEB and SEC

21 Sept 02:46 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups in Thailand's Chiang Mai province have filed class action lawsuits against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the National Environment Board (NEB), and the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
The lawsuits allege the defendants' failure to enforce laws and tackle severe PM2.5 pollution, which poses significant health risks like lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke, threatening livelihoods in northern provinces.
Plaintiffs demand the government utilize its full legal powers, specifically Section 9 of the Enhancement and Conservation of the National Environmental Quality Act, to prioritize public health over industrial interests.
They also call for comprehensive long-term and short-term measures to address pollution sources, such as forest and maize waste fires, and for regulators to report on transboundary PM2.5 sources within supply chains.

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.