Cambodia claims Thailand staged footage of landmine violations

9 Sept 18:39 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia accuses Thailand of fabricating video clips and images that allegedly show Cambodian soldiers laying new anti-personnel landmines, violating the UN’s Ottawa Convention.
Thailand asserts its Navy discovered a mobile phone during a clearance operation, containing footage of Cambodian soldiers, identifiable by insignia, planting PMN-2 landmines with specific instructions.
Cambodian analysts dismiss the footage as staged, arguing that covert mine-laying would not be filmed and that Thai Khmer speakers could easily impersonate Cambodian soldiers using readily available uniforms.

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.