Sihasak to attend OECD council meeting in Paris

11 Sept 01:57 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Sihasak Phuangketkeow attends the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, aiming to secure Thailand's full membership by 2028.
The meeting, themed "Getting Industrial Policies Right...", focuses on economic growth, open trade, green transition, and global economic stability.
Sihasak will present Thailand's vision for resilient and sustainable growth and deliver a keynote speech on balancing industrial policy goals.
Thailand is currently undergoing a technical review by 25 OECD committees, leveraging this process to drive domestic reforms and boost national competitiveness.

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

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.