Several ASEAN air force chiefs skip Myanmar meeting

23 Sept 05:30 Key points summarised by AI

Several ASEAN air force chiefs boycotted a meeting in Myanmar following accusations that the ruling junta targets civilians and ignores a regional peace plan.
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore's air force chiefs did not attend in person, with the latter two sending video messages.
The snub underscores ongoing tensions within ASEAN regarding Myanmar's military regime, which has been excluded from top-level bloc meetings since its 2021 coup.
Air force chiefs from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam did attend the conference hosted by Myanmar.

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.