Policeman sentenced to 7 years in jail for engineer's death

7 Oct 14:50 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court upheld a 7.5-year jail sentence for a policeman who fatally shot an engineer in 2011, finding him guilty of overacting and abuse of power.
The court declared the engineer innocent of drug dealing, vindicating his family's long-standing claims against police accusations.
The victim's mother expressed profound relief, stating that justice was finally served after seven years.
The verdict is hailed as a significant precedent to deter law enforcement officers from abusing their authority in the future.

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).