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Amnesty International calls for release of all activists held on remand

14 Sept 16:13 Key points summarised by AI

Amnesty International Thailand rallied at the Ministry of Justice, submitting a petition signed by 4,701 people, demanding the release of all activists held on remand for expressing political opinions.
The petition urged the government to uphold international human rights principles, including the right to free expression, free assembly, and unconditional bail, for those awaiting trial.
Human rights advocates called for dropping all charges and scrapping stringent bail conditions, arguing that current charges like lèse majesté are excessive and disproportionate, as detainees have not been found guilty.

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).