Two arrested at Bangkok’s Victory Monument for trying to display an anti-lèse-majesté law banner

21 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police arrested two anti-establishment protesters at Bangkok's Victory Monument for attempting to display a banner calling for the repeal of the lèse-majesté law (Section 112).
Protesters defied police orders to disperse, leading to scuffles as officers moved to seize the 110-meter banner and intervened with an onlooker.
The arrested individuals were reportedly taken to the Region 1 Border Patrol Police Bureau barracks in Pathum Thani province.

The Buddha Comes Home

Yesterday 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Chong Para is a vibrant annual festival of the Shan (Tai Yai) people in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, celebrating the Buddha's return from Tavatimsa heaven after Buddhist Lent.
The festival's centerpiece involves families constructing intricate miniature palaces, also called Chong Para, from bamboo, paper, and lights, placed outside homes and temples as offerings.
For three days and nights, the quiet mountain town comes alive with folk music, traditional dances like the Shan bird dance, religious ceremonies, and community gatherings, showcasing deep-rooted Shan culture.
Beyond the celebrations, Chong Para reinforces family bonds, preserves traditional crafts, and offers visitors an authentic immersion into the unique cultural heritage of Mae Hong Son.