Thailand’s King and Queen conclude historic state visit to France with tour of Airbus

10 Sept 21:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s King and Queen concluded their state visit to France with a comprehensive tour of Airbus facilities in Toulouse, including the A350 Final Assembly Line and Pilot Training Centre.
During the visit, Their Majesties received briefings on Airbus operations and the future of aviation, with the King participating in an A350 flight simulator session.
The visit marked the third state visit by a Thai monarch to France, coinciding with the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations and reaffirming over 340 years of friendship between the two nations.

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.