Appeals Court upholds death sentence on Spaniard for murder

13 Sept 09:56 Key points summarised by AI

The Appeals Court affirmed the death sentence for Spanish national Artur Segarra, convicted of murdering fellow Spaniard David Bernat in 2016.
Segarra was found guilty of torturing Bernat, dismembering his body, dumping the remains in the Chao Phraya River, and stealing 734,940 baht.
The court concluded that Segarra meticulously plotted the murder to extract bank account details and funds from the victim.

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).