PM orders government transparency in anti-corruption drive

23 Sept 04:31 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged government agencies to increase transparency and share information to expose bureaucratic irregularities, challenging the misuse of 'confidentiality' claims.
He emphasized that the Information Act grants public access to government data, with national security as the only exception, and has instructed Deputy PM Pakorn Nilprapunt to remind civil servants of this.
The PM directly linked the refusal to provide information to a lack of transparency, identifying it as a tool for bureaucratic corruption and a significant hurdle in anti-corruption efforts.
Acknowledging the prevalence of corruption within the bureaucracy, the Prime Minister noted its detrimental effect on foreign investor confidence and Thailand's international standing.

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.