Gripen fighter jets today join F-16s in bombing Cambodian military positions

14 Sept 18:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Air Force deployed Gripen and F-16 jets to bomb Cambodian artillery bases at Phu Makua and Ta Muen Thom, targeting positions that had shelled Thai army forces.
Thai troops dismantled structures on their soil in Sa Kaeo to prevent Cambodian forces from using them, leading to the evacuation of over 4,000 Thai residents near the border.
Approximately 10,000 Cambodian civilians, expressing safety concerns, gathered at the Ban Laem checkpoint in Chanthaburi to return home, prompting authorities to open the border for their exit.

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.