Consumers advised not to buy cheap supplements and skincare products online

12 Sept 04:34 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities urge consumers to exercise caution when purchasing cheap food supplements and skincare products online or in retail outlets due to a surge in counterfeit items.
The Intellectual Property Department and police recently seized over 700,000 fake food supplements and skincare products, contributing to 1.3 million counterfeit items confiscated in the past six months.
Officials warn that these substandard fake products are prevalent and can lead to serious health problems for unsuspecting users.

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.