48 Thai nationals arrested for trafficking, using yaba tablets

13 Sept 13:38 Key points summarised by AI

South Korean police arrested 48 Thai nationals for trafficking and using yaba tablets, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, with 16 charged for selling and 32 for purchasing.
The illegal substance was smuggled from Thailand in traditional Thai bags via international packages, with sellers reportedly using social media to find buyers for dead drop or in-person transactions.

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.