Commerce Ministry calls on consumers to reject knock-offs

13 Sept 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Commerce Minister launched a national campaign urging Thai consumers to reject pirated and knock-off goods.
Intellectual property (IP) violations significantly harm producers, consumers, Thailand's trade competitiveness, and deter foreign investment, drawing criticism from trading partners like the US.
To combat the issue, a network of 454 organizations, including major e-commerce platforms like Shopee and Unilever, is collaborating on information exchange and "notice-and-takedown" mechanisms.
Authorities seized over 1.6 million pirated items and filed 456 IP infringement cases in the first half of the year, with damages estimated at 786 million baht.

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.