Dr Boon and associates indicted by prosecutors on fraud charges

27 Sept 15:32 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Boon Vanasin, former chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group, and 15 associates were indicted on charges of defrauding the public and violating lending laws.
Boon advertised five major healthcare expansion projects in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam in early 2023, attracting substantial investments from businessmen and medical professionals.
Investors provided loans based on individual contracts and guarantees, receiving post-dated cheques that subsequently bounced, leading to an estimated 16 billion baht in total damages.

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.