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Thais join others around the globe in celebrating the arrival of 2023

13 Sept 08:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thais marked the arrival of 2023, the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, with diverse celebrations nationwide.
Young revellers flocked to Bangkok and major tourist hubs like Pattaya for vibrant countdown events, featuring live concerts and spectacular fireworks.
Many others opted for spiritual observances, attending temple prayer sessions across the country to seek divine blessings for the new year.
Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram Temple in Bangkok hosted a New Year’s prayer session and offered a book for well-wishes to Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

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).