iCon Group CEO first, maybe only person to face charges

13 Sept 13:13 Key points summarised by AI

iCon Group CEO Waraphol Waratworakul is the first, and possibly only, individual facing potential charges for defrauding the public under the Lending Act.
Authorities conducted raids on nine locations and interviewed Waraphol, other executives, and marketing head Kan Kantathavorn, though no official charges have been filed yet.
Over 740 complainants report combined losses of 266 million baht, alleging they were persuaded to invest as product dealers and then pressured to recruit new investors when sales faltered.

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.