Lightning Strike in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai Kills One, Injures 20
A lightning strike hit a hut sheltering 21 villagers in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, Thailand, resulting in one death and 20 injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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