Widespread flooding in Sukhothai as more embankment collapses

23 Sept 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

Multiple embankment collapses along the Yom River in Sukhothai have triggered widespread flooding, affecting hundreds of households and cutting electricity in Sawankhalok, Si Samrong, and Mueang districts.
Emergency relief centers are coordinating aid for flood victims, while irrigation officials divert excess water to the Thung Bang Rakham retention area to alleviate pressure on the Yom River.
The 'Bang Rakham Model' utilizes a vast low-lying area as a crucial water retention zone, now inundated with over 6,560 hectares, to manage floodwaters before they confluence into the Chao Phraya River.
Farmers impacted by the inundated farmlands in Thung Bang Rakham are being compensated with the release of five million silver barb fry, allowing them to fish for consumption or sale until the next rice crop season.

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.