Toll free expressway travel on May 4, Coronation Day

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Thailand's Expressway Authority (EXAT) will waive tolls on three major expressways across 63 plazas for 24 hours on Monday, May 4, to mark Coronation Day.
This exemption aims to ease financial burdens for commuters and facilitate travel during the public holiday, aligning with government policies to reduce living costs and traffic congestion.

Lamphun in a New Light

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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.