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PM attempts to allay concerns over Thai-US MoU on rare earth elements

13 Sept 06:30 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul assured the public that the Thai-US MoU on rare earth elements is non-binding and will adhere to Thai laws and good governance.
Thailand welcomes US technology and know-how to develop its untapped mineral reserves, aiming to reduce costs and improve product quality.
The MoU seeks to strengthen cooperation, promote investment in critical mineral supply chains, and encourage domestic value addition rather than just raw material export.
Industry Minister Thanakorn clarified that Thailand's rare earth elements are not commercially viable for mining, but the country benefits from processing imported rare earths and attracting investment in sectors like EV batteries and semiconductors.

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.