Vietnamese fishing boat seized, four crew arrested for fishing in Thai waters

13 Sept 11:07 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) seized a Vietnamese fishing boat and arrested four crew members for illegally fishing in Thailand's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Gulf of Thailand.
During the pursuit, the Vietnamese skipper rammed an RTN vessel in an escape attempt, leading Thai naval officers to fire M16 assault rifles into the air as a warning.
The RTN had been monitoring a fleet of 10 Vietnamese fishing vessels, including trawlers and squid boats, operating illegally in Thai and disputed waters since February 22.
After a chase initiated at 4 am with aerial support, one vessel was intercepted while the rest of the fleet managed to escape.
The four captured Vietnamese crew members were taken to Khlong Yai district police in Trat province to face charges.

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.