Woman arrested for opening “mule” accounts in Blackpink ticket scam

24 Sept 22:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police apprehended a woman accused of opening "mule" bank accounts used by a gang to facilitate a scam involving the sale of non-existent Blackpink concert tickets.
The suspect confessed to opening the accounts for a fee due to financial struggles and has a previous conviction for illicit drug possession.

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.