Thai King and Queen join the Queen Mother in merit-making ritual

13 Sept 23:07 Key points summarised by AI

Their Majesties the King and Queen joined the Queen Mother in a merit-making ceremony at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, commemorating her 90th birthday.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led nationwide ceremonies and public events, including a signing book at the Grand Palace, to offer blessings and good wishes to the Queen Mother.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).