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Specially trained dog supporting Thai police in human trafficking and sexual abuse of children cases

13 Sept 23:13 Key points summarised by AI

A specially trained two-year-old Labrador Retriever named "Hidu" now assists Thai police in combating human trafficking and child sexual abuse cases, provided by Operation Underground Railway (OUR).
Hidu possesses a unique ability to detect Triphenylphosphine oxide, a chemical found in all electronic devices, enabling it to locate hidden cellphones, laptops, and memory cards even when buried or submerged.
After extensive training, Hidu has already demonstrated its effectiveness by successfully locating a cell phone hidden deep under a mattress in a sexual abuse case in Mexico City.

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).