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November 16-18 special holidays for Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Nonthaburi

14 Sept 01:37 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet declared November 16-18 as special public holidays for Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan.
These extra days off aim to ease the movement of government leaders and senior officials during the APEC Summit and enhance security operations.
Commercial banks and critical financial institutions will remain open, while state enterprises and private companies can decide their operational status, ensuring no public service disruption.
The APEC Summit, taking place from November 14-17 at the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre in Bangkok, will host leaders from 20 countries and territories.

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).