Border relaxation limited to goods, says acting defence minister

13 Sept 13:52 Key points summarised by AI

Acting Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Nakpanich clarified that any border relaxation with Cambodia is strictly for goods transport, not the movement of people, despite public assumptions.
Even for goods, cross-border activity will be highly restricted with daily limits and quotas, pending further discussions and public consensus.
These discussions, held at the Thai-Cambodia General Border Committee, aim to mitigate business impacts by easing restrictions at designated 'low tension' crossing points in Chanthaburi and Trat provinces.

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.