Couple charged over bomb scare on Krabi-Bangkok flight

11 Sept 14:38 Key points summarised by AI

A couple was arrested and charged after a cabin crew member overheard them making a bomb threat on a Thai Air Asia flight from Krabi to Bangkok.
The incident, which the couple claimed was a joke, prompted an immediate evacuation of the aircraft and a thorough security sweep, causing a five-hour flight delay.
Police confirmed no explosives were found, but the couple will be charged for making a false statement and causing panic, impacting aviation safety.

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.