Court orders SBN to stop showing World Cup via AIS Playbox service

14 Sept 13:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Central Intellectual Property Court ordered Super Broadband Network (SBN) to cease streaming World Cup 2022 matches via its AIS Playbox service, citing infringement of True Corporation's exclusive broadcast rights.
True Corporation, the sole IPTV and OTT rights holder, has warned other service providers to stop streaming the matches immediately, though free-to-air, cable, and satellite TV broadcasts remain unaffected for Thai audiences.

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).