ASEAN Community extends its post 2025 vision to 2045

14 Sept 07:21 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN's Post-2025 vision has been officially extended by 20 years to 2045, as announced by Secretary General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn.
The High-level Task Force (HLTF-ACV) agreed to this new timeframe and is developing the vision's content, considering future trends such as geopolitics, food security, digital transformation, and AI.
Discussions emphasized preserving ASEAN's centrality in the regional architecture and implementing more agile, flexible, and responsive check and balance systems for its bodies.

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.