Thai PM leads merit-making to wish HM the Queen a happy birthday

26 Sept 08:30 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led a merit-making ceremony at Sanam Luang, offering alms to 145 monks to express good wishes for Her Majesty the Queen's birthday.
Similar ceremonies and voluntary public services are being held nationwide throughout June, including an evening candle-lit ceremony led by the PM, all while observing COVID-19 safety measures.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 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).