Classmates of Thai PM’s daughters want her to ask her father to resign

14 Sept 04:47 Key points summarised by AI

Former classmates of Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha's twin daughters sent a joint letter asking them to urge their father to resign.
The plea cited the Prime Minister's 'gross mismanagement' of the COVID-19 crisis as the reason for his accountability.
The letter highlighted the severe consequences of his leadership, including widespread deaths, overwhelmed hospitals, and economic hardship.
The group emphasized the need for the PM to step down immediately to pave the way for a more capable successor and effective administration under a democratic system.

Thailand, Cambodia reach first milestone in maritime talks – chair

Today 07:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Cambodia achieved their first concrete outcome in maritime talks by agreeing on confidence-building measures to enhance trust and create a positive negotiation environment.
These measures, hailed as a significant milestone by the Conciliation Commission chair, reflect flexibility from both nations and aim to improve communication for a lasting agreement.
Discussions on maritime boundary delimitation made meaningful progress, with both countries elaborating positions and committing to cooperation under international law, with a third meeting planned.