Mountain runoff submerges roads in Surin’s Sangka district

11 Sept 12:01 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy rain from Typhoon Ragasa caused severe flooding in Surin's Sangka district, leading to overflowing reservoirs, rivers, and canals.
Mountain runoffs and a partially damaged Huai Ta Pad Reservoir intensified the floods, submerging several roads, including Route 24, under a meter of water and rendering them impassable.
Floodwaters, up to 80cm deep in the district township, are now flowing through Si Narong, Sikhoraphum, and Samrong Thap districts towards the Mun River.

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.