BMA launches city-wide election campaign today

13 Sept 06:25 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) initiated a city-wide "Bangkok Vote" campaign to encourage the city's 4.5 million eligible voters to participate in the upcoming gubernatorial and city council elections.
The campaign mobilizes hundreds of city officials across 50 districts to raise public awareness and emphasize the importance of local elections for Bangkok's development and residents' quality of life.
Voters will cast ballots on June 28, with no advance voting; green ballots are for the governor and pink for city councilors, though voters registered for less than one year can only vote for the governor.
The BMA has completed extensive preparations, including readying polling stations, equipment, and training officials, while 18 candidates vie for governor and 258 for 50 city council seats, with Chadchart Sittipunt leading gubernatorial polls.

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.