Four former yellow-shirt leaders acquitted of sedition charges

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court acquitted four former leaders of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), or Yellow Shirts, of sedition charges stemming from the 2013 protests against the Yingluck Shinawatra government.
One leader, Sontiyan Chuenreuthainaidhama, received an eight-month suspended prison sentence and a fine for election interference, despite his sedition acquittal, while the other three defendants were fully acquitted.

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.