Boat with 185 Rohingya refugees lands in Indonesia's Aceh

13 Sept 09:27 Key points summarised by AI

A boat carrying 185 Rohingya refugees, including a majority of women and children, landed on Indonesia's Aceh province shores on Sunday.
This arrival follows hundreds of other Rohingya refugees reaching Aceh recently, underscoring a significant exodus from Bangladesh camps and concerns over 2022 being one of the deadliest years at sea for the persecuted group.

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.