Last group of Chinese rescued from Myanmar call centres fly home today

13 Sept 15:56 Key points summarised by AI

China completed the repatriation of 628 citizens rescued from Myanmar scam call centers, with the final 128 flying from Thailand today under police escort as fraud suspects.
A remaining 405 individuals of various nationalities, rescued from Myawaddy call centers, are straining Karen forces with financial and logistical burdens, awaiting transfer to Thailand.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to enhance cooperation, establishing a bilateral coordination center to dismantle scam call centers in Cambodia and rescue trafficked Thai nationals.

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.