Four workers suffocate in abandoned well in Phang Nga

12 Sept 04:30 Key points summarised by AI

Four workers tragically died of suspected suffocation after descending into a six-meter-deep abandoned well at an oil palm plantation in Khura Buri, Phang Nga.
Emergency teams faced difficulties due to severe oxygen depletion in the confined space, requiring specialized equipment to extract the victims' bodies.
Officials believe a chain reaction occurred, with each worker losing consciousness while attempting to rescue their colleagues from the oxygen-starved well.

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.