Battered Myanmar scam centre workers wait for deportation to China

14 Sept 18:35 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese workers, many showing severe physical abuse, are awaiting deportation from online scam centres in Myanmar's lawless borderlands back to China.
These individuals were often trafficked and forced into committing online fraud, enduring torture and having their passports confiscated by their captors.
A large-scale repatriation effort is underway, with Myanmar's Karen Border Guard Force preparing to deport 10,000 people, and China collaborating with Thailand to return hundreds of its citizens.

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.