Trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi enters final phase

13 Sept 12:42 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's junta court will hear final arguments next week in the 18-month trial of Aung San Suu Kyi, focusing on five remaining corruption charges.
Imprisoned since the February 2021 military coup, Suu Kyi has already been convicted on 14 charges, resulting in a 26-year jail sentence.
Rights groups denounce the trial as a politically motivated sham designed to permanently remove the democracy figurehead from Myanmar's political landscape.
The final verdicts for the remaining charges, each carrying a potential 15-year jail term, are anticipated shortly after the December 26 arguments.
The coup and Suu Kyi's detention have plunged Myanmar into widespread turmoil, marked by renewed conflict and a struggling economy.

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.