3 more bodies, possibly from HTMS Sukhothai, recovered on Wednesday

13 Sept 09:48 Key points summarised by AI

Three additional bodies, believed to be from the HTMS Sukhothai, were recovered, increasing the total found to 24, with five crew members still missing.
Ten identified crew members received a Royally-sponsored bathing rite, while 20 bodies are currently undergoing identification.
The father of a deceased crew member publicly demanded an apology from the Royal Thai Navy and sought direct answers from the ship's captain regarding the incident.

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).