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Thai doctor named recipient of Thailand’s first Public Diplomacy Award

21 Sept 23:04 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Soontorn Antarasena, a Thai otolaryngologist, has been honored with Thailand's inaugural Public Diplomacy Award for his extensive humanitarian work.
Over 30 years, Dr. Soontorn and his volunteer team have treated more than 70,000 ear disease patients across 10 countries, fostering international goodwill.
The Public Diplomacy Award, established by the Foreign Ministry, recognizes individuals who significantly promote friendship and understanding between Thailand and the global community at a grassroots level.

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).