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Opposition demand Thai PM’s resignation as defence minister over HTMS Sukhothai tragedy

21 Sept 05:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s opposition parties are demanding Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha resign as Defence Minister, citing responsibility for the HTMS Sukhothai sinking.
The opposition plans to submit an interpellation to parliament, seeking clarification from Gen. Prayut regarding the tragedy, which left six crew members dead and 23 missing.
Opposition leader Chonlanan Srikaew criticized the alleged poor decision-making, insufficient life vests, and generator malfunctions that contributed to the disaster.
Chonlanan stressed the importance of accountability for taxpayer money and questioned the military's operational readiness in light of the incident.

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).