Prince of Songkhla University develops affordable advanced cancer treatment

23 Sept 01:52 Key points summarised by AI

Prince of Songkhla University's Faculty of Medicine has developed CAR-T cell therapy, an advanced immunotherapy for lymphoma, leukemia, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
This locally developed treatment drastically reduces the cost from 20 million baht (for imported versions) to just two million baht per patient, making it highly affordable.
The CAR-T cell therapy boasts a 90% cure rate, proving highly effective for patients who do not respond to other treatments, with fewer side effects.
The faculty plans to expand its treatment capacity from 30 to over 100 patients annually and is actively seeking partnerships, including a recent collaboration with Bangkok Phuket Hospital.

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.