Three boys rescued as flooding continues in Lom Sak

11 Sept 14:39 Key points summarised by AI

Three boys were rescued in Phetchabun’s Lom Sak district after being swept away by floodwaters and becoming stranded in a tree.
The boys, part of a group of four exploring the flooding, took a shortcut across a rice field, unaware of a canal, leading to them being swept away until one boy sought help from villagers.
Lom Sak district is experiencing its worst flooding in 14 years, with the Pasak River overflowing and affecting over 17,000 residents.
Tropical storm Nongfa has caused widespread flash floods and river overflows across five districts, with low-lying areas remaining inundated and residents advised to move to higher ground.

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.