Thai army shuts four border crossings, temples in response to fresh landmine incident

11 Sept 07:28 Key points summarised by AI

The 2nd Army Region commander ordered the closure of four border checkpoints and two temples starting July 24, after a Thai soldier lost his leg to a newly planted landmine during patrol.
This incident follows a similar landmine explosion on July 16, which injured three other soldiers along the Thai-Cambodian border, highlighting ongoing dangers from unexploded ordnance.

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.