Thai PM pledges “heart-to-heart” cooperation with the US

14 Sept 04:11 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha affirmed Thailand's commitment to strengthening "heart-to-heart" cooperation with the US, leveraging their two-century bilateral relationship.
Both nations agreed to enhance security cooperation, focusing on combating transnational crime, illegal narcotics, money laundering, and bolstering Thai marine police capabilities.
Thailand seeks increased US investment in key industries such as clean energy, electric vehicles, intelligent electronics, and digital technology, building on its role as a vital production and investment hub.
The US and Thailand pledged collaborative efforts on climate change and clean energy development, aligning with Thailand's BCG concept for sustainable, environmentally friendly growth.

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).