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Thailand closer to ratifying UN convention on trafficking in cultural property

12 Sept 19:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand progresses towards ratifying the 1970 UN Convention on cultural property trafficking by drafting essential legislation.
The ratification process faces potential delays due to cabinet and parliamentary scrutiny, with other legislative priorities taking precedence.
Despite not yet ratifying the convention, Thailand benefits from strong international cooperation, especially with the United States, in recovering stolen artifacts.
The US recently returned four artifacts to Thailand, including two from Ban Chiang, and plans to repatriate two more soon, following previous returns like the 'Golden Boy' statue.

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.