EC has “Plan B” – Commissioner Thitichet

10 Sept 10:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) has prepared a "Plan B" in anticipation of a Constitutional Court ruling next Tuesday on the constitutionality of four articles in the senate election law.
Provincial-level selections for senators will proceed this Sunday as scheduled, with the EC addressing past flaws and investigating observations of potential proxy candidates.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).