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New defense budget a missed opportunity to modernize Thai military

21 Sept 03:54 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's FY2025 defense budget is criticized for prioritizing personnel costs (over 50%) over crucial military modernization and technology investment.
The budget neglects significant reform, failing to reduce the excessive number of generals or adequately fund new defense technologies like drones.
Opposition MPs urge the government to implement an 'offset policy' for new fighter jet acquisitions to stimulate the domestic defense industry and technology transfer.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.