Lingling’s letter: A survivor’s voice silences foreign visitors

23 Sept 02:29 Key points summarised by AI

13-year-old Lingling's harrowing letter recounted her survival of a July 24 rocket attack on her family's petrol station, where eight civilians died, deeply impacting foreign diplomats visiting the site.
Foreign envoys toured devastated non-military sites in Si Sa Ket, including the petrol station and a severely damaged hospital, witnessing firsthand the severe impact of Cambodian rocket attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Thai officials presented detailed evidence and a timeline of Cambodian provocations and subsequent attacks, asserting intentional targeting of civilian populations and facilities, which resulted in 36 deaths and displaced over 150,000 people.
The visit highlighted grave violations of international law, prompting Japan's Ambassador to call for a sustained ceasefire, diplomatic dialogue, and a peaceful resolution to the 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.