Thai national flag flown at half-mast at Government House

14 Sept 07:43 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai government has ordered national flags at all government agencies and state enterprises to be flown at half-mast for three days, starting today (Friday).
This action expresses Thailand's profound condolence for the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with a Thai Royal Family member expected to attend the funeral.

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).