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Thailand, Saudi Arabia agree to restore full diplomatic ties

13 Sept 11:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to fully restore diplomatic ties after a 30-year freeze, marking a new era of bilateral relations following a high-level meeting between PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The diplomatic strain originated from a 1989 jewelry theft and the subsequent unsolved assassinations of Saudi diplomats in Thailand, with a priceless blue diamond remaining unrecovered.
Both nations commit to appointing ambassadors and fostering cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment in energy, petrochemicals, tourism, and new areas like renewable energy and digital technology.
Thailand anticipates significant economic benefits, projecting at least 5 billion baht in foreign exchange from increased Saudi tourism and enhanced energy security.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince actively seeks to mend international rifts and diversify the oil-dependent economy, aiming to attract foreign tourists and investors while modernizing the nation.

19 Oct 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.