Royal audience for APEC leaders

15 Sept 09:36 Key points summarised by AI

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand hosted a royal audience for APEC leaders, their spouses, and special guests like French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Grand Palace.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presented each APEC leader to Their Majesties, with commemorative photos taken and unique silver niello frames prepared as souvenirs.

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).