Scores of people killed, 458 injured on roads in first two days of Songkran festival

12 Sept 10:01 Key points summarised by AI

During the first two days of Thailand's Songkran festival (April 11-12), 59 people were killed and 458 injured in 460 road accidents nationwide.
Speeding (39.92%), drunk driving (22.18%), and cutting in (20.97%) were identified as the primary causes, with motorcycles involved in a significant 85.77% of all accidents.
Most incidents occurred on straight roads, particularly highways and village roads, with peak times between 6-9 am and 3-9 pm, predominantly affecting the 20-29 age group.
Mukdahan province recorded the highest number of accidents and injuries, while Bangkok registered the highest death toll at nine fatalities.

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.