Thai Navy finds evidence of Cambodian troops planting new landmines

10 Sept 20:06 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Navy's mine action unit discovered a mobile phone containing video and images of Cambodian soldiers planting new anti-personnel landmines in Si Sa Ket province.
This evidence directly contradicts Cambodia's repeated denials of violating the global ban on anti-personnel mines, which they claim are only for training purposes.
Video clips detail Cambodian soldiers handling and burying PMN-2 landmines, with instructions to place them at the bases of 210 trees, specifically targeting ankles.
The discovery follows incidents where five Thai soldiers lost limbs and many were injured by mine explosions along the border, previously attributed by Cambodia to old wartime remnants.

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.