Ten more bodies found under SAO building debris

12 Sept 14:50 Key points summarised by AI

Rescuers uncovered ten additional bodies under the collapsed State Audit Office building debris, bringing the confirmed death toll to 74, with 20 people still unaccounted for.
Recovery operations are challenging due to huge cement slabs blocking access to the remains, necessitating the use of smaller machines and drills.
Investigators from the DSI have questioned 25 engineers involved in the construction, with many claiming their signatures on supervision documents were forged.

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.