First Thai team, led by Thanathorn, completes Mont-Blanc trail run

13 Sept 14:25 Key points summarised by AI

Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his two teammates became the first Thai team to successfully complete the PTL-UTMB trail run, one of the world's toughest ultra-marathons.
The team finished the grueling 302km course, which includes 27,649 meters of ascent across France, Switzerland, and Italy, within the challenging 152-hour and 30-minute time limit, a feat Thanathorn described as his toughest race yet.

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).