Poll shows most Thais unable to earn enough to make ends meet

23 Sept 04:27 Key points summarised by AI

A Suan Dusit Poll reveals that 54.54% of Thais cannot cover their expenses, with 82.96% citing fuel and travel costs as excessively high.
Respondents largely attribute widespread poverty to expensive goods (80.38%) and increasing unemployment (74.72%).
While most Thais desire government intervention to control commodity prices and create sustainable income, a significant majority (77.32%) lacks confidence in the government's ability to resolve poverty issues.

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).