Navy rescues 130 tourists stranded on an island off Phuket

15 Sept 20:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy successfully rescued 130 tourists, primarily Chinese, who were stranded on Racha Yai Island off Phuket due to rough seas and strong winds.
Authorities have issued a sea travel advisory for small boats until next Monday, warning of hazardous conditions from a tropical depression, though some tour operators are reportedly ignoring the advice.

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.