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Thai government flies flags at half-mast to honour ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

13 Sept 22:48 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, ordered all state entities to fly flags at half-mast to honor former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe following his assassination.
PM Prayut will visit the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok to sign a book of condolences, expressing Thailand's profound sorrow.
Abe's assassination in Japan, a nation renowned for its low gun violence, shocked the international community, drawing widespread condemnation.
Both PM Prayut and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted Abe's pivotal role in strengthening Thai-Japanese relations, remembering him as a 'true friend of Thailand' committed to fostering bilateral ties.

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).