New literary organisations proposed by “soft power” committee

19 Sept 21:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's national soft power sub-committee on books proposes establishing 'the Book Institute' and 'One Province, One Landmark Library' to boost the literary sector.
These initiatives, set to be included in a bill by April, mark the first dedicated budget (Bt69 million) for books, aiming to revitalize reading culture despite being a smaller sum compared to other soft power allocations.

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.