PM resumes international tour

13 Sept 14:56 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha embarks on an official overseas tour to France, Italy, and Japan to bolster international relations and economic cooperation.
In France, he will co-lead the Thailand-France Business Forum and meet President Macron to enhance trade, investment, defense, and upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partners.
During his visit to Italy, Srettha plans to advocate for Schengen visa exemption for Thai passport holders, push for the Thai-EU Free Trade Area, and discuss potential recruitment of Thai workers.
The tour concludes in Japan, where the Prime Minister will attend the 29th Nikkei Forum, focusing on "Asian Leadership in an Uncertain World."

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

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.