Thais win two prizes at World Cosplay Summit 2022 in Japan

15 Sept 00:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thai cosplayers Thames Malerose and Jasper Z secured third place in the stage division at the World Cosplay Summit 2022 in Nagoya, Japan, following France and Australia.
The duo also earned a special costume award, representing Thailand as characters Malenia Blade of Miquella and The Tarnished from the popular video game “Elden Ring”.

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.