Lethal delivery: How cheap online purchases are putting lives at risk

14 Sept 01:58 Key points summarised by AI

Unregulated online purchases of cheap, unbranded products are causing severe health crises and even fatalities, exemplified by a man's death from inhaling fumes from a leaked herbicide bought online.
Many illicit online products, including 'herbal' hair dyes and agricultural chemicals, contain highly toxic, smuggled substances that lack proper labeling, safety seals, or legal registration, directly violating Thai law.
A significant regulatory vacuum allows these dangerous items to bypass essential safety standards, leading to consumer exposure to hazardous chemicals and prompting authorities to urge public reporting of suspicious products.

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.