Royal cremation today for ex-SEAL member Samarn

2 Oct 00:42 Key points summarised by AI

A royally-sponsored cremation for former Thai navy SEAL Petty Officer Samarn Gunan, who died during the Tham Luang cave rescue, is held today in Roi-et, presided over by Privy Councillor Surayud Chulanont.
Samarn Gunan made the ultimate sacrifice while participating in the critical operation to rescue 12 young footballers and their coach from the flooded Tham Luang cave.
Ramkhamhaeng University offers scholarships, including tuition fee exemptions, to children of 126 farmers whose over 1,200 rai of rice fields were flooded by water diverted from the cave rescue efforts.
This university initiative expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by villagers whose lands were impacted to facilitate the high-profile rescue operation.

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).