Electricity authority claims electricity meter overloaded at Bangkok fire pub

15 Sept 13:45 Key points summarised by AI

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) reported the pub owner requested a higher-capacity electricity meter but refused a pre-installation inspection, raising suspicions of unapproved appliance use.
Police suspect the owner's refusal indicates negligence, potentially linking an overloaded meter to an electrical short circuit that caused the deadly fire.
Autopsy reports confirmed all fatalities resulted from inhaling smoke containing cyanide and carbon monoxide.
Authorities are weighing multiple charges against the pub owner, including illegal building modifications and negligence leading to deaths and injuries, while scrutinizing the pub's emergency exits.

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.