Prison scandal deepens over alleged sexual visits for Chinese inmates

10 Sept 16:03 Key points summarised by AI

Two young Chinese women allegedly made weekly visits to wealthy Chinese inmates in Bangkok Remand Prison, suspected of providing sexual services in a guest room.
Investigators uncovered incriminating evidence, including condoms, spare underwear, and a stained bedsheet, with some CCTV footage retrieved despite attempts to erase it.
The Corrections Department director-general initiated a clandestine investigation, leading to a raid and the discovery of irregularities implicating prison officials.
Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat has escalated the scandal, requesting the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to treat it as a special case for thorough investigation.

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.