Sri Lanka's ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay

1 Oct 16:27 Key points summarised by AI

Ousted Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand for a temporary stay after fleeing mass protests and an economic crisis in his home country.
Rajapaksa departed Singapore, where he initially sought refuge, making Thailand his second temporary shelter in Southeast Asia.
Thai authorities confirmed his visit is humanitarian and temporary, not for political asylum, with strict conditions prohibiting any political activities.
His diplomatic passport allows a 90-day stay, a move supported by the Sri Lankan government.

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).