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HM Queen Sirikit credited for Unesco’s listing of Khon as cultural heritage

13 Sept 14:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Khon drama, a masked dance, was officially listed as an intangible heritage of humanity by Unesco, with Cambodia's Khon drama also receiving the same recognition.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Cultural Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat credited Her Majesty Queen Sirikit for her extensive efforts in preserving, reviving, and promoting this traditional art form.
To celebrate this achievement and honor HM the Queen, the Culture Ministry plans special Khon performances nationwide, an animation of the Ramayana epic, and publications to disseminate information about Khon drama.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.