Anti-corruption commission candidate rejected

21 Sept 02:36 Key points summarised by AI

The Senate rejected Sombat Thoratham's candidacy for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), with 84 senators voting against him.
Senators cited a complaint concerning Sombat's past involvement in advertising space bidding at the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and a lack of outstanding legal work as reasons for his rejection.

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.