Fourth Army Region commander injured in helicopter crash-landing

13 Sept 09:08 Key points summarised by AI

Fourth Army Region commander, Lt-Gen Kriangkrai Srirak, and five others sustained injuries after their Blackhawk helicopter crash-landed in a rubber plantation in Songkhla, Thailand.
The emergency landing was prompted by engine problems, causing considerable damage to the aircraft, though no fire erupted; the commander suffered minor thigh injuries.

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).