Retiring parliament officials may have their terms extended

14 Sept 02:20 Key points summarised by AI

Parliamentary officials can now extend their service beyond mandatory retirement, initially for four years and potentially up to ten.
Extensions are reserved for officials with indispensable skills, a clean disciplinary record, and require them to remain in their original posts without transfer or promotion.

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).