Opposition wants military to stop doing business and focus on security

13 Sept 08:17 Key points summarised by AI

The opposition demands the military divest from its extensive business operations—including land, media, hotels, and golf courses—to refocus entirely on national security.
Despite military claims that these ventures support personnel welfare and national needs, evidence reveals significant debt among lower-ranking soldiers and widespread inefficiency.
Critics highlight that many military-run enterprises lack transparency, accountability, and often fail to meet their stated security or welfare objectives, operating at a loss.
An ad hoc committee is exploring options to transfer military businesses to expert agencies, proposing insolvency, privatization, or restructuring to enhance national revenue and improve military effectiveness.

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.