158 deaths and 1,431 injuries in four days of Songkran celebrations

14 Sept 20:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's four-day Songkran celebrations saw 158 deaths and 1,431 injuries across 1,422 road accidents, with April 14th alone reporting 44 fatalities.
Speeding (35.6%) and drunk driving (28.53%) were the leading causes, predominantly involving motorcycles (83.7%); authorities charged over 52,000 drivers for offenses including lack of license or helmet.

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.