Samsen and Sukhothai Road buildings shuttered as safety measure

26 Sept 13:12 Key points summarised by AI

Dusit District Office issued an edict to prohibit the use of numerous buildings on Samsen and Sukhothai Roads for safety reasons following a sinkhole.
Experts identified a broken water main leaking into the sinkhole and an embedded car as critical factors causing further land subsidence near Vajira Hospital.
The immediate priority is to stop the water leakage and stabilize the soil around the sinkhole using equipment like pilings and concrete slabs.
Residents in the close vicinity are advised to evacuate to temporary shelters due to ongoing ground subsidence, while the Vajira Hospital wall remains secure.

Lamphun in a New Light

Yesterday 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.