Returning to Thailand – wish fulfilled for new US ambassador

13 Sept 14:50 Key points summarised by AI

US Ambassador-designate Bob Godec arrived in Thailand, immediately exploring Bangkok's cultural landmarks and fulfilling a personal wish to return, ending a two-year vacancy in the ambassadorial post.
A career diplomat with prior experience in Southeast Asia, Godec aims to reduce Thailand's dependence on oil and gas from Myanmar, citing the ruling junta's "horrifying atrocities."

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).