Panpree plans Japan trip for talks on visa exemption

13 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara will visit Japan to address reports that Japan may cancel visa-free privileges for Thai travelers due to an increasing number of Thais overstaying.
Parnpree plans to advocate against the cancellation, asserting that only a small number of Thais have broken laws in Japan, while acknowledging Japan's right to enforce its immigration policies.

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.