Mission accomplished: All Tham Luang survivors safely rescued

23 Sept 03:22 Key points summarised by AI

The entire Wild Boars soccer team and their coach were successfully extracted from Tham Luang cave, concluding a perilous three-day rescue mission.
The final five survivors have joined their eight teammates at Chiang Rai hospital, with the successful operation igniting nationwide cheers and applause.

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).