New Bt400 minimum wage in hotel and entertainment businesses from today

14 Sept 17:44 Key points summarised by AI

A new 400-baht minimum wage is now effective for employees in 2-5 star hotels (with 50+ rooms) and entertainment venues across Bangkok, Phuket, Chon Buri, Chachoengsao, Rayong, and Koh Samui.
This increase aims to enhance the quality of life and living wages for these workers, contrasting with the lowest minimum wage of 337 baht in other southern provinces.

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.