Envoys mourn victims of Bangkok pub blaze as safety standards draw global scrutiny

15 Sept 09:28 Key points summarised by AI

A devastating fire at the ‘Na Ladprao’ pub in Bangkok led to 30 fatalities and 76 injuries, with many survivors in critical condition.
Multiple foreign embassies in Thailand, including Australia, Canada, China, Korea, Ireland, and Japan, expressed deep condolences to the victims' families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
International media outlets critically examined Thailand's safety standards and regulatory enforcement, drawing parallels to previous deadly fires and highlighting issues like inadequate evacuation routes.

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.