Northbound train services suspended due to landslides at Khuntan tunnel

13 Sept 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

State Railways of Thailand (SRT) suspended all northbound train services after landslides at the Khuntan tunnel entrance and another location rendered tracks impassable.
Heavy rain caused track subsidence between Khuntan and Tha Chompoo, forcing Chiang Mai-bound passengers to disembark at Lampang station and transfer to buses.
Beyond train disruptions, severe flooding in Lampang resulted in two women missing and damaged approximately 40 houses, while residents in Loi province reported repeated flash floods due to clogged drains.

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.