Thailand to present evidence of Cambodian landmine planting to Ottawa Convention

14 Sept 03:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Ministry will submit video and image evidence to the Ottawa Convention, showing Cambodian soldiers planting anti-personnel landmines on Thai soil at Phu Makua.
Cambodia has attempted to discredit the evidence, claiming the clips were staged by Thai actors.
Thailand asserts Ban Nong Chan is 100% Thai territory, accusing Cambodia of using a 'human wall' to escalate border tensions and violating a 2000 memorandum regarding refugees.
Thailand has erected barbed wire fencing at disputed areas to protect its sovereignty and prevent Cambodian troops from infiltrating to lay landmines.

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.