Southern shrimp farmers to rally tomorrow for government help

12 Sept 06:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thai shrimp farmers will rally and petition the Agriculture Minister to address Malaysia's imminent ban on five Thai shrimp species and new health certificate demands for sea bass, effective June 1.
The import ban severely impacts southern Thai provinces, stranding 100-150 tonnes of unsold shrimp daily and raising fears of price manipulation by middlemen.
Farmers urge ministerial intervention to negotiate with Malaysia, seeking a resolution or delay to the ban, which they suspect is retaliation for Thailand's stricter screening of Malaysian sea bass.

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.