Death sentence handed down on Muslim militant

13 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

Muslim militant Ibrohem Sungaibaru was sentenced to death by the Pattani Provincial Court for his role in three violent incidents.
These incidents, including gun attacks and a car robbery, resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to eight others in Pattani province.

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).