Thailand suspends bus services to Cambodia amid border restrictions

10 Sept 18:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's state-run Transport Company has suspended all daily bus services from Bangkok to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Cambodia, effective immediately, citing border crossing restrictions.
The suspension impacts established round-trip routes to both Cambodian cities, which previously offered affordable travel for passengers.
This development coincides with the Thai army briefing 42 foreign military attaches on the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.
Despite an agreement to pull back troops, Thai villagers near the border, while feeling more relaxed, remain cautious and continue to build bunkers due to past experiences with conflict.

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.