Co-payment scheme expanded to cover taxis, vans, and motorcycle taxis

11 Sept 16:35 Key points summarised by AI

The government's co-payment scheme has been expanded to include fares for taxi, public van, and motorcycle taxi services.
Operators wishing to join must register via specific online platforms, Krung Thai Bank, or district offices, and open a Krung Thai Bank account to accommodate the 'Thung Ngern' application.
Reactions are mixed: a taxi driver anticipates increased ridership, while a motorcycle taxi driver doubts its impact due to their queue-based system; a food vendor praises its consistent business boost.
The Finance Minister assured small business operators that co-payment scheme transaction records will not be shared with the Revenue Department, alleviating concerns about income scrutiny.

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.