Facebook in Thailand threatened with closure

22 Sept 23:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities plan to seek a court order to shut down Facebook in the country within seven days.
The move is due to Facebook allegedly accepting advertising fees from fake investment scams that defrauded over 200,000 Thais of an estimated Bt10 billion.
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn stated Facebook failed to screen for fake advertisements despite repeated warnings from authorities.
The minister emphasized that Facebook must take greater responsibility to continue operating its business in Thailand.

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.