Thai coffee king Prayudh jailed for 24 years over land deed scandal

13 Sept 23:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thai multi-billionaire Prayudh Mahagitsiri was sentenced to 24 years in prison for malfeasance in a land deed scandal, with his daughter Usana also receiving a 12-year sentence.
Prayudh, known as the 'Thai coffee king,' colluded with Land Department officials to illegally acquire land in reserved forest areas, expanding his Mountain Creek golf resort with fraudulent title deeds.

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.