Cabinet approves edict allowing non-Thais to buy land for residential purposes

13 Sept 07:34 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's cabinet approved an edict allowing four specific groups of non-Thai citizens to purchase up to 0.16 hectare of land for residential purposes.
Eligible individuals, including high-income earners and skilled specialists, must invest at least 40 million baht (US$1,051,700) in Thai government bonds or real estate funds for a minimum of three years to attract foreign investment.

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.