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UN-OHCHR calling on Southeast Asian governments to provide refuge for asylum seekers from Myanmar - Thai PBS World Tonight [1st April 2021]

2 Oct 03:06 Key points summarised by AI

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) urges Southeast Asian governments to provide protection for people fleeing violence in Myanmar.
OHCHR calls on countries to ensure asylum seekers are not forcibly returned to Myanmar, citing reports of forced returns and a boat adrift in the Andaman Sea.
The office emphasizes international obligations, urging all states to cooperate in identifying safe places for disembarkation and finding rights-based regional solutions.

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.