Administrative Court orders BMA to pay BTS Bt11bn it owes

11 Sept 11:39 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Administrative Court ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krungthep Thanakom to pay BTS approximately 11 billion baht, plus interest, within 180 days for operating Green Line extensions from June 2022 to November 2024.
This ruling follows previous payments of 14.47 billion baht for earlier operational periods (2017-2021), as mandated by the Supreme Administrative Court in 2024.
The BMA is currently considering an appeal, which would incur additional interest charges, while substantial outstanding debts for future operational periods (over 21 billion baht) remain.

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.