Flooded hospitals in need of urgent help

11 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

Hospitals in Songkhla Province issue urgent pleas for aid as widespread flooding creates critical conditions, impacting patient care and operations.
Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai suffers a complete power shutdown due to a flooded reserve generator, forcing the immediate transfer of critically ill ICU patients.
Somdejpraboromrachineenart Natawee Hospital is cut off by floods, stranding over 400 people and facing severe shortages of fuel for essential power generators and water pumps.
Both affected hospitals report dwindling supplies and significant communication difficulties, hindering relief efforts and the delivery of vital resources.

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.