Most of Chainat province is flooded, particularly in Sapphaya district

11 Sept 15:32 Key points summarised by AI

Five out of eight districts in Chainat province are submerged, with Sapphaya district being the most severely impacted.
A floodwall collapse in Sapphaya's Talook sub-district inundated two villages, forcing over 1,600 families to evacuate and take refuge on a roadside.
Residents blame the floodwall failure on increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam, though the Royal Irrigation Department has since slightly reduced the flow.
Neighboring Ayutthaya province also faces prolonged flooding, with one temple reporting inundation for over three months, disrupting daily life and services.

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.