Cabinet approves Oil Fuel Fund’s 20 billion baht loan plan

15 Sept 18:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet has approved a 20 billion baht loan for the Oil Fuel Fund to improve its liquidity and stabilize domestic prices of finished oil products.
This decision addresses the fund's 53 billion baht deficit, largely due to oil subsidies, exacerbated by rising global oil prices from the Middle East conflict.

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.