Myanmar to clamp down harder on money transfers, social media

13 Sept 08:38 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's military regime is tightening controls on mobile banking and electronic money transfers, ordering banks and agents to collect extensive personal details for all transactions.
These measures, revealed in leaked documents, aim to cut financial support to opponents and include suggestions for electronic money transfer agents to install CCTV for customer surveillance.
Stricter regulations are also being imposed on high-volume transfer users, who will now require local ward administrator certification and a police clearance letter.
Additionally, the regime announced plans to create a new social media platform as a substitute for Facebook, which has been banned nationwide since the February 2021 military takeover.

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.