Man’s body recovered six days after falling into sinkhole at MRT construction site

14 Sept 01:46 Key points summarised by AI

Rescuers successfully recovered the body of construction worker Sarawut six days after he fell into a 19-meter deep sinkhole at an MRT Orange Line construction site in Bangkok.
The challenging 130-hour recovery operation concluded after midnight, with the body immediately sent for forensic examination at the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

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.