3.6 magnitude submarine earthquake detected off Chumphon province

14 Sept 13:01 Key points summarised by AI

A 3.6 magnitude submarine earthquake occurred 49 km off Chumphon province in the Gulf of Thailand at 5.26 am.
Caused by the movement of the Ranong fault, the tremor was only lightly felt in some areas, with no damage reported.

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.