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Thailand surveys nationals for evacuation amid escalating US-Iran conflict

15 Sept 01:51 Key points summarised by AI

**Initiates Evacuation Surveys**: Thailand's Foreign Ministry instructs embassies in conflict-affected countries (US, Israel, Iran) to survey nationals for potential evacuation and prepare contingency plans.
**Prioritizes Iran Evacuation**: Special concern for over 200 Thais in Iran; plans include overland routes to Turkey and a dedicated aircraft if over 100 request return, with 20 already expressing interest.
**Monitors Israel & UAE**: While 65,000 Thais in Israel remain safe with no evacuation requests, over 1,000 in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) desire return, with Oman airports facilitating their departure.
**Expands Regional Outreach**: Embassies in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait are contacting nationals for potential evacuation, routing them through safe exit points like Saudi Arabia.
**Prepares for Prolonged Conflict**: Thailand prepares for long-term domestic impacts, emphasizing coordination for safe passage and advocating for a peaceful, non-military resolution to the escalating Middle East tensions.

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.