Suvarnabhumi steps up Ebola screening for arrivals from Congo, Uganda

10 Sept 20:28 Key points summarised by AI

Suvarnabhumi Airport has implemented strict Ebola screening protocols for passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, following their classification as dangerous communicable disease zones.
Health officials conduct temperature checks, symptom interviews, and collect contact details; symptomatic individuals are immediately isolated, while asymptomatic passengers are monitored for 21 days.
The screening measures are expected to last 3-4 weeks, depending on the outbreak's trajectory, which the WHO has elevated to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Authorities reassure the public that Ebola does not spread easily like airborne viruses and has not been reported in Thailand, with transmission requiring direct contact with bodily fluids.

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.