Body of a missing teenage girl found in bushes in Lampang province

13 Sept 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Lampang province discovered the body of a 16-year-old girl, 'Pingpong', in bushes after she went missing on May 7th.
Her disappearance was linked to the killing of her Thai-English boyfriend on the same day, and a 44-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the boyfriend's murder.

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.