ASEAN foreign ministers urge more progress in Myanmar crisis

13 Sept 10:57 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN foreign ministers acknowledged their peace efforts in Myanmar have failed, expressing deep concern and frustration over the lack of significant progress and the deteriorating situation.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the five-point consensus, calling for "concrete, practical and time-bound actions" to strengthen its implementation and end the ongoing violence.
Recent military actions, including an air strike killing ethnic minority members and political executions, have heightened regional worries and exacerbated a growing refugee crisis.
Myanmar's junta has largely ignored the consensus, refusing the ASEAN special envoy access to key political figures like Aung San Suu Kyi, leading to their exclusion from official ASEAN meetings.

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.