Cabinet freezes diesel and cooking gas prices for 3 months, raises electricity price

14 Sept 02:47 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet extended the freeze on retail prices for diesel and cooking gas from January 1 until the end of March, continuing efforts to ease living costs and boost economic recovery.
Electricity prices will increase from 3.99 to 4.20 baht/unit for the period of January through April, citing the necessity for short-term adjustments due to various factors.
Households and low-income earners consuming no more than 300 units of electricity per month will be exempt from the price hike, retaining the old rate of 3.99 baht/unit for four months through a 1.95 billion baht government subsidy.

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.