Security tightened at Erawan Shrine and Ratchaprasong intersection

15 Sept 05:59 Key points summarised by AI

Security escalated at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine and Ratchaprasong intersection following advisories from US and Japanese embassies.
The heightened alert comes after Thailand deported 40 Uyghurs to China, recalling a 2015 bombing at the shrine that followed a similar deportation.
Authorities deployed additional police, enlisted vendors for vigilance, and installed AI-equipped surveillance cameras to monitor the crowded area, popular with tourists.

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.