Police charge sister, relative in death of Kanchanaburi girl

11 Sept 23:37 Key points summarised by AI

Police in Kanchanaburi identified the 13-year-old sister and a 17-year-old male relative as suspects in the death of a seven-year-old girl who went missing for three days.
The incident stemmed from a family dispute where the sister allegedly suffocated the victim during an argument over a mobile phone.
The male relative then assisted in concealing and disposing of the body in a rubber plantation.
The sister faces a murder charge, while the relative is charged with concealing and disposing of a body, with both cases proceeding under the juvenile justice process.

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.