Thai PM orders troops to prepare resources to set up field hospitals

13 Sept 10:45 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha instructed Thailand's armed forces and police to prepare resources for field hospitals and screening facilities.
This directive aims to cope with a sharp surge in COVID-19 infections, including the Omicron variant, following the New Year holiday.
Forces were also ordered to tighten COVID-19 safety measures, prevent internal clusters, and enhance border surveillance to deter illegal immigrants while assisting ethnic Karen refugees.
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration reported 8,263 new cases, with Chon Buri and Bangkok among the provinces with the highest infection numbers.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

Yesterday 15:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a US$1 billion institution founded by George Lucas, opened September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, dedicated to the art of storytelling across diverse media.
Its futuristic, biomorphic architecture by Ma Yansong houses over 30 galleries, two theaters, and a research library, blending seamlessly with Exposition Park.
Exhibitions feature a vast collection of narrative art, from "Star Wars in Motion" and global art reproductions using advanced 3D scanning to works by Van Gogh, Rockwell, and contemporary artists.
The museum extends its offerings with a public research library, extensive outdoor gardens, and monumental sculptures, creating a comprehensive cultural and recreational destination.