Another villager wounded by bomb in Yala rubber plantation

21 Sept 04:15 Key points summarised by AI

A villager was severely wounded by a homemade bomb while tapping rubber in Yala, marking the fifth such incident in eight days.
Authorities suspect a local militant group is responsible for these targeted attacks on rubber tappers in the region.

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

Yesterday 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).