Thai PM begins official visit to France

10 Sept 17:02 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul commenced an official visit to France, invited by President Emmanuel Macron, to bolster bilateral ties and foster cooperation in trade, energy, and transport.
Anutin will meet Macron to advance Thai-French relations towards a strategic partnership, coinciding with their 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The PM is scheduled to engage with international organizations, including the International Energy Agency for energy security and UNESCO to promote Thai culture and push for 'Thai costume' intangible cultural heritage status.

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

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.