Officials seize decorative corals in raids at Chatuchak area

14 Sept 02:00 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities conducted coordinated raids in Bangkok's Chatuchak area, seizing a substantial haul of illegal decorative corals and coralline algae.
The operation stemmed from numerous public complaints about shops illicitly trading in banned marine products and protected wildlife species.
Officials, armed with search warrants, targeted three shops, discovering various hard and soft corals, with owners either lacking permits or attempting to evade capture.
The confiscated corals were reportedly intended for sale to aquarium tropical fish raisers, with small packs priced between 20-500 baht.

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).