Victim had just arrived to pick up wife when canopy collapsed

14 Sept 02:05 Key points summarised by AI

A 76-year-old man, Prawit, was killed instantly when a concrete canopy from a century-old commercial building collapsed on him in Bangkok's Samphanthawong district.
The fatal incident, which occurred as Prawit arrived to pick up his wife and also damaged vehicles, has raised significant concerns about the structural safety of aging buildings in the historic area.

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.