Thai police assess potential threats to APEC Summit

13 Sept 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police and military intelligence gathered over 220,000 pieces of information to assess potential threats to the upcoming APEC Summit in Bangkok.
A command centre has been established to evaluate security, utilizing public input from initiatives like the 'stop walk and talk' project, urging citizens to report suspicious activities.
Authorities are coordinating with protest groups, requesting them to stage rallies in designated areas and submit petitions at specific locations arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Security measures for the BTS Blue Line include normal operations, but trains will bypass the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre station, with 300 police officers, EOD units, and sniffer dogs deployed for constant monitoring.

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).