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Two Estonians fined for smoking on Finnair flight into Bangkok

13 Sept 10:53 Key points summarised by AI

Two Estonian siblings were arrested and each fined 20,000 Baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport for repeatedly smoking in the aircraft bathroom during a Finnair flight to Bangkok, despite cabin crew warnings.
Thai police are actively seeking a woman seen vaping on a domestic flight in a separate viral video, prompting public questions regarding airport security checks for e-cigarettes.
Under the Tobacco Product Control Act 2017, smoking on planes is strictly prohibited, with offenders facing potential imprisonment up to one year and/or fines up to 40,000 Baht.

Today 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.