This week, the leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations will meet in Bangkok. This year's summit is crucial, as it takes place amid increasing geopolitical temperatures as well as the growing risk of a global recession.
Protesters led by the People’s Network for a Just Society (P-Move) have called off their prolonged demonstration in Bangkok and begun to return home on Thursday after the government agreed to step up efforts to address their problems as quickly as possible.