PM asks Microsoft to invest in regional data centre in Thailand

23 Sept 05:57 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin invited Microsoft to invest in developing Thailand as a regional data centre, with Microsoft executives acknowledging Thailand's potential as a Southeast Asian hub.
The proposed project requires an estimated 500 billion baht investment and 500 megawatts of electricity, with Thailand currently competing against Malaysia and Singapore for this significant investment.

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.