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Thailand suspends visa on arrival facility for citizens of 18 countries

13 Sept 12:13 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand immediately suspends Visa on Arrival for citizens of 18 countries and scraps visa-free access for Italy, South Korea, and Hong Kong to prevent widespread COVID-19 transmission.
Affected travelers must now apply for visas at Thai embassies or consular offices and provide a doctor's certificate confirming they are free of coronavirus.
New arrivals from these countries will face a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated facilities or have the option to return to their home country.
Thailand shifts from state facilities to home quarantine for workers returning from South Korea, emphasizing strict monitoring and severe legal penalties for those who violate the 14-day isolation period.

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.