Adoption sought for puppies on oil-smuggling boats

14 Sept 03:28 Key points summarised by AI

Marine police are seeking adoptive homes for three puppies discovered on oil-smuggling boats recently recovered after being stolen.
The vessels, initially impounded for untaxed oil smuggling, were found with eight crewmen (now detained) and several dogs, including the three vulnerable puppies.
While adult dogs belonging to the crew remain on the boats due to their ferocity, police are actively caring for and rehoming the puppies.
The theft of the impounded boats has sparked criticism of police security, leading to the transfer of five marine officers.

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).