Lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd gets 16 months in prison for defamation

11 Sept 09:15 Key points summarised by AI

High-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd and a businesswoman were sentenced to one year and four months in prison for defaming former deputy House Speaker Suphachai Phosu and two others.
The court also ordered the two defendants to pay 1.1 million baht in compensation for making false statements during a press conference that damaged the plaintiffs' reputations.

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.