Body of missing HTMS Sukhothai crew member found at sea

13 Sept 12:17 Key points summarised by AI

One of the 23 missing crew members from the HTMS Sukhothai was found dead and recovered from the sea near the sunken vessel, raising the death toll to seven.
The body was discovered drifting at sea and transported for identification, while 22 crew members remain unaccounted for.

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).