Sales of Pon Yang Kham beef spike after being served at APEC Summit

13 Sept 08:25 Key points summarised by AI

Pon Yang Kham beef sales surged after being featured at the APEC Summit gala dinner, with the Sakhon Nakhon Governor projecting over one billion baht in sales this year.
The premium Thai beef, known for its quality and unique breeding, was used by a Michelin-starred chef for a Massaman curry served to APEC leaders.

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).