Thai Embassy in Tokyo promotes a splash of Thai colour

13 Sept 08:02 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Embassy in Tokyo is actively promoting traditional Thai lucky colours, associated with each day of the week, to Japanese netizens via its X account, claiming they bring good fortune.
This cultural outreach initiative aims to leverage Thailand's soft power, offering Japanese audiences a deeper understanding of Thai customs and beliefs.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 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.