World champion given suspended jail term for wakeboarding on road

13 Sept 13:41 Key points summarised by AI

World wakeboard champion Daniel Grant received a one-month suspended jail term and a 5,000 baht fine for wakeboarding on a flooded public road in Thailand.
Grant admitted to the traffic violations and obstructing traffic, which stemmed from a video he posted online, though he claimed no intent to break the law as the road appeared empty.

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).