Asean forms a troika to tackle the Myanmar crisis

21 Sept 05:37 Key points summarised by AI

Asean leaders established a "troika" (comprising current, previous, and incoming chairs) to manage the protracted Myanmar crisis, acknowledging its unlikelihood of resolution within a year.
The Asean Five Point Consensus (5PC) remains the core framework, with the Special Envoy continuing to engage all stakeholders to build trust for an inclusive, Myanmar-owned peaceful resolution.
The Philippines will assume the Asean chairmanship in 2026, replacing Myanmar, with the alphabetical rotation continuing.
Asean members also agreed to enhance cooperation to address transnational crimes such as drug and human trafficking, both within the bloc and with Myanmar's neighbors.

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.