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Probe ordered into online survey showing most people against amnesty bill

23 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

A parliamentary online survey revealed that over 60% of respondents oppose a draft people's amnesty bill, which seeks to pardon offenses like lèse majesté and violations committed since the 2006 coup.
Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada has initiated an investigation into the survey's integrity following the significant public disapproval.
The proposed bill, seconded by over 36,000 citizens, targets specific political offenses, while other parties like Move Forward and Pheu Thai are also developing their own versions of amnesty legislation with different scopes and intentions.

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).