‘Lifelong scar’: SAO drops plan to rebuild at collapse site

13 Sept 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

The State Audit Office (SAO) has abandoned plans to rebuild its headquarters at the Chatuchak collapse site, describing the project as a "lasting emotional wound" following a devastating accident.
The decision comes after the under-construction building was razed by a Myanmar earthquake last year, resulting in 93 deaths and three missing, making it one of Thailand's deadliest construction disasters.
The SAO plans to terminate its land lease and continue operations from existing premises, as the site remains a painful reminder of the lives lost.
Responsibility for the collapse is assigned to 75 officials involved in procurement and contracting, including the auditor-general, sparking widespread calls for reform in government project management.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

Yesterday 15:30 Key points summarised by AI

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a US$1 billion institution founded by George Lucas, opened September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, dedicated to the art of storytelling across diverse media.
Its futuristic, biomorphic architecture by Ma Yansong houses over 30 galleries, two theaters, and a research library, blending seamlessly with Exposition Park.
Exhibitions feature a vast collection of narrative art, from "Star Wars in Motion" and global art reproductions using advanced 3D scanning to works by Van Gogh, Rockwell, and contemporary artists.
The museum extends its offerings with a public research library, extensive outdoor gardens, and monumental sculptures, creating a comprehensive cultural and recreational destination.