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Temple fair in Ayutthaya: a haunting blend of culture and thrills

8 Sept 19:54 Key points summarised by AI

Ayutthaya's "Thailand Goosebump Festival" captivated thousands with a unique blend of ancient traditions and thrilling horror, highlighted by a six-meter "Mae Nak" statue.
The event transformed historical sites into a lively night fair, featuring open-air 1960s horror movies, a neon-lit Ferris wheel, a popular haunted house, and various games.
Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the festival aimed to boost the local economy, successfully drawing visitors with activities like water ball games, fortune-telling, and traditional music performances.
It showcased a fascinating cultural fusion, where ghost-loving crowds coexisted with the solemnity of Worachet Temple, intriguing both Thai locals and expatriates with its blend of superstition and religion.
Following its success in Ayutthaya, the festival is set to relocate to Bangkok from October 26th to 31st, continuing to draw visitors to its unique haunting scenes.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.