Cambodia breaches border pact with road, stairs and cable cars at Phu Makua

24 Sept 15:59 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia constructed cable cars, stairs, and roads on Phu Makua Hill, an area west of Preah Vihear Temple, to improve access on its steep side.
Thailand views these constructions as a violation of the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which prohibits altering the topography and environment of the disputed zone.
Phu Makua Hill is part of a 4.6km² disputed area where both Thailand and Cambodia claim sovereignty, stemming from a 1962 ICJ verdict interpretation request.
Thailand is gathering evidence and filing protests through military channels, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful resolution while emphasizing preparedness to protect national sovereignty.

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.