Myanmar junta executes four democracy activists

13 Sept 14:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's military junta executed four democracy activists, including prominent figures Kyaw Min Yu (Jimmy) and former lawmaker Phyo Zeya Thaw, marking the nation's first judicial executions in decades.
The activists were sentenced to death in January after closed-door trials, accused of assisting militias in "terror acts" against the army following last year's coup.
The executions drew strong international condemnation, with U.N. experts calling them a "vile attempt at instilling fear" among the people.
Analysts suggest this act signals the regime's defiance and eliminates any possibility of dialogue to resolve the ongoing crisis and widespread conflict since the coup.

Lamphun in a New Light

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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.