Curfew and stop-and- search powers imposed in Narathiwat

25 Sept 13:03 Key points summarised by AI

Narathiwat province imposed a 9pm-5am curfew and enhanced stop-and-search powers under martial law following coordinated insurgent bomb and fire attacks on 11 petrol stations.
The curfew restricts public movement, requires permits for essential travel, and subjects all border crossings to increased scrutiny to ensure public safety and order.
The Thai army condemned the well-coordinated attacks as inhumane, asserting they indicate insurgents' preference for violence over dialogue and urging public cooperation against them.
Authorities plan to beef up security, especially along Highway 418, to prevent perpetrators, many of whom hold dual Thai-Malaysian citizenship, from escaping across the border.

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.