Malaysia awarded takraw title after Thailand protest referee’s call

10 Sept 18:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand lost the Sepak Takraw World Championship final to Malaysia by default after protesting a controversial referee's call that disallowed a crucial point.
The dispute arose when a Thai player's apparent winning point was overturned for a centre-line violation, despite VAR footage reportedly indicating no foul, leading to the Thai team walking off the court.
Thai officials, including manager Auychai Srisuwan, deemed the decision "unfair" and stated their walk-off was a protest against an unjust ruling, not a concession of defeat.
The International Sepaktakraw Federation defended the referee's decision and the subsequent disqualification, asserting the call was correct and the play was not eligible for video challenge under current rules.

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.