Thai government considers new measures on guns and narcotics abuse

14 Sept 07:07 Key points summarised by AI

The government plans a major overhaul of gun laws, introducing stricter licensing requirements, mandatory mental health checks, and potential license renewals to curb gun violence.
New measures will empower authorities to confiscate firearms from mentally unfit individuals and offer amnesty programs to encourage the surrender of illegally possessed guns.
Policy changes for narcotics abuse will treat addicts as patients, increase the threshold for methamphetamine possession as a criminal offense, and expand rehabilitation and mental health support with public participation and sub-district screening.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

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).