Virtual human launched to warn people of dangers of dengue fever

14 Sept 01:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities launched "Ingma," a virtual human, as part of an enigmatic campaign to warn the public about the health risks of dengue fever.
Ingma's appearance is digitally generated from the faces of over 1.2 million past dengue patients in Thailand, reflecting the common age of victims, typically 5 to 14 years old.
Launched on ASEAN Dengue Day, the initiative aims to educate citizens as Thailand faces a predicted surge in dengue cases during the upcoming mid-year rainy season.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.