Two tourists die during music festival in Phuket

10 Sept 17:31 Key points summarised by AI

Two foreign tourists, a 28-year-old Canadian and a 32-year-old Vietnamese-American, died after attending the Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2025 in Phuket.
Police are investigating both deaths; one victim was found unconscious at the festival, and the other collapsed, with medical personnel unsuccessfully attempting resuscitation.

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.