Notorious Singaporean hacker arrested in Bangkok

11 Sept 23:29 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Bangkok arrested "Mr. Chia," a 39-year-old Singaporean identified as the notorious hacker "Desorden GhostR," wanted internationally for cybercrimes.
Chia is accused of hacking over 70 major companies (50 international, 20 Thai) to steal confidential data and sell it on the dark web, with the investigation initiated by an extortion complaint from a Thai firm.
Authorities seized approximately 10 million baht in luxury goods from his residence; Chia admitted to the hacks but claimed to act alone and avoided targeting state organizations.
The suspect faces charges of extortion and theft of information, underscoring the severity of his extensive cybercriminal operations.

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.