Over 100 Thais deported from South Korea’s Jeju Island

13 Sept 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

South Korean immigration officials deported 106 Thai nationals from Jeju Island, suspecting them of seeking illegal employment rather than genuine tourism.
This incident marks the second mass deportation, underscoring Jeju Island's growing issue with Thai illegal migrant workers exploiting its 90-day visa-free entry for tourists.

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).