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MFA, police dismiss report of Iranian spies being watched in Thailand

21 Sept 02:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Ministry and Royal Thai Police officially denied a local media report claiming they are monitoring Iranian nationals for espionage activities in Thailand.
Authorities confirmed no directives were issued for surveillance, emphasizing cordial relations with Iran and the police's commitment to security, particularly ahead of the 2022 APEC Summit.
The Iranian embassy in Bangkok also rejected the allegations as baseless, stating that diplomatic channels found no evidence to substantiate the claims.

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).