Ex-Democrat deputy leader gets 32 months in prison for sexual abuse

24 Sept 16:28 Key points summarised by AI

Former Democrat party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi received a 32-month prison sentence for sexually abusing an 18-year-old student at a Bangkok restaurant in 2021.
The Bangkok South Criminal Court convicted Prinn on August 10th, following an incident where he lured the student under the guise of discussing a job and share trading.
Prinn faces 15 additional sexual abuse cases, with another verdict scheduled for September 25th, indicating a broader pattern of alleged misconduct.
His actions forced him to resign from political posts in April 2022 and significantly damaged the Democrat party's reputation.

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.