Bomb threat passenger arrested at Bangkok airport

16 Sept 13:16 Key points summarised by AI

A Polish female passenger was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport for allegedly making a bomb threat on a Thai VietJet flight from Da Nang, Vietnam.
Flight VZ961, carrying 121 passengers and six crew, was directed to an isolated parking position, and all occupants were promptly evacuated.
Security teams, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), conducted thorough searches of passengers, luggage, and the aircraft, finding no suspicious objects or explosives.
The emergency response plan was lifted, and the incident did not affect the airport's overall operations; the passenger faces severe legal penalties under Thai law.

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.