Australian arrested after teen's body found in suitcase

13 Sept 10:03 Key points summarised by AI

An Australian man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to flee to Perth, initially sought by police regarding the disappearance of a 17-year-old Thai girl.
He allegedly confessed to killing the girl and dumping her body in a suitcase, which authorities subsequently located based on information extracted from him by immigration officers.

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.