Cambodia seeks UN Security Council intervention over Thai ‘aggression’

15 Sept 04:01 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia formally requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting, citing Thailand's 'grave' aggression as a threat to regional peace and stability.
Prime Minister Hun Manet claims Thai armed forces launched 'unprovoked, premeditated, and deliberate attacks' on Cambodian border positions on July 24, violating international law and UN/ASEAN charters.
Cambodia asserts its troops responded in self-defense to protect sovereignty and demands Thailand immediately cease hostilities, withdraw forces, and refrain from further provocative actions.
Hun Manet attributes the current conflict to Thailand's insistence on claiming disputed border areas using a 'unilaterally drawn map' that Cambodia deems legally baseless.

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.