Lightning Strike Kills 1, Injures 8 in Mae Chaem, Thailand
A lightning strike hit a farming shelter in Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai, Thailand, resulting in one fatality and eight injuries. The incident occurred during a sudden, heavy rain and thunderstorm.
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