Six hill tribesmen killed, 1.2m methamphetamine pills seized in Chiang Mai

10 Sept 20:01 Key points summarised by AI

Pha Muang Task Force troops fatally shot six unidentified hill tribesmen during a clash near the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Mai's Fang district.
The operation resulted in the seizure of 1.2 million methamphetamine pills from the deceased, who were part of a drug caravan attempting to smuggle narcotics into Thailand.

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.