Five immigration officers jailed for 15 years each for extortion

27 Sept 10:07 Key points summarised by AI

Five immigration officers were sentenced to 15 years in prison each for extorting 10 million baht from a Chinese businessman, with a civilian co-defendant receiving a 10-year sentence.
The officers arrested the businessman on a fake ID charge, then demanded the large sum for his release while driving him around, leading to a police complaint filed by his Thai girlfriend.

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.