PM and Bangkok governor urge calm after false quake alarms

13 Sept 09:15 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt urged public calm after false earthquake alarms triggered evacuations across the city.
Officials clarified that a recent Myanmar quake caused no tremors in Thailand, and reported building cracks were pre-existing, not new damage.
Both leaders advised citizens to rely on official government reports and urged building owners to promptly inspect structures to determine if cracks are old or new.
The Meteorological Department confirmed no earthquake occurred in Thailand, and numerous evacuations at government offices and public buildings were called off.

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.