Bangkok mural vandalized: One suspect in custody

14 Sept 03:52 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested one of three teenagers who confessed to spray-painting and damaging a mural by a Spanish artist in Bangkok.
The incident, which occurred on September 27th and was captured on CCTV, involved the three teens defacing a piece from the 'Krung Thep Creative Streets' project.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt condemned the vandalism as property damage, warning that the perpetrators face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines, and reiterated the city's provision of designated spaces for artists.

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.