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The ‘Reading for Life’ project. Equal access to books for all kids in the digital era

13 Sept 08:09 Key points summarised by AI

The 'Reading for Life' project, a collaboration by Thai PBS, Thai Junior Encyclopedia Foundation, and TK Park, aims to encourage children to read more in the digital era.
Acknowledging children's extensive internet use for entertainment, the initiative seeks to increase the proportion of educational content in their online time to foster self-driven learning.
The project strives to bridge the gap in access to knowledge-based books, ensuring all Thai students, particularly those in rural areas, have equal opportunities, including digital formats.
The ultimate goal is to cultivate a self-learning culture among children, empowering them to pursue education independently rather than solely focusing on screen time reduction.

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).