373 Thais among 600 suspected scammers arrested by Lao authorities

13 Sept 19:29 Key points summarised by AI

Laotian police conducted a major raid on an online gambling and scam hub in Vientiane, arresting 589 individuals suspected of involvement.
Among those detained, 373 were Thai nationals, with others including Laotians, Vietnamese, and Cambodians; an investigation is ongoing to identify the operation's ringleader.

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.