Interior Ministry files police complaint over LAD exam fraud

13 Sept 20:28 Key points summarised by AI

The Interior Ministry filed a police complaint regarding alleged widespread examination fraud in the recruitment of nearly 7,000 staff for the Local Administration Department (LAD).
A police raid uncovered exam papers at a company, indicating a scheme where scores were allegedly altered for applicants who paid substantial bribes to secure jobs.
Multiple government agencies are now investigating the scandal, leading to a halt on new LAD hires and exposing a bribery network that reportedly demanded payments ranging from 350,000 to 800,000 baht per position.

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.