Bangkaew officially certified as Thailand’s second dog breed

14 Sept 02:39 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Bangkaew dog breed has been officially certified by the Belgium-based Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), marking it as Thailand's second recognized breed after the Thai Ridgeback.
Originating from Bangkaew village in Phitsanuloke province, the breed's lineage stems from a cross between a local bitch and an extinct wild dog, with modern selective breeding shaping its current form since 1957.
Considered a valuable heritage of Phitsanuloke, the Bangkaew has gained nationwide fame and is now widely bred across Thailand.
Key physical traits include a squarely built, well-proportioned body, a distinctive double-coat forming a ruff around the neck and shoulders, and a pluming tail.

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).