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Thailand turns to UNCLOS in Cambodia maritime dispute, PM tells Macron

23 Sept 06:05 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand formally withdrew from its 2001 Memorandum of Understanding with Cambodia, announcing its intention to resolve maritime boundary disputes strictly under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul informed French President Emmanuel Macron of this decision, also noting Thailand's reliance on a joint statement for land border issues while questioning Cambodia's sincerity.
The leaders agreed to elevate Thailand-France ties to a strategic partnership, implementing a Joint Action Plan and fostering investment in high-value sectors like alternative energy and AI.
PM Anutin pressed for the swift conclusion of the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement by year-end, expressing gratitude for France's ongoing support.
Bilateral security cooperation will expand, particularly in cybersecurity, to combat transnational cyber-scam networks.

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.