Thai secondary student hides cannabis in a water bottle for school

13 Sept 11:08 Key points summarised by AI

A secondary student was caught bringing cannabis to school in a water bottle, locking a classroom to smoke it and threatening a teacher who intervened.
The incident, involving parents who sell cannabis and supported its use, highlights growing concerns over minors' easy access to the decriminalized drug in Thailand, despite regulations.

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).