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Thai Navy to call for private sector bids to salvage sunken HTMS Sukhothai

13 Sept 14:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) will invite private companies to bid on salvaging HTMS Sukhothai, which sank off Bang Saphan district on December 18th.
Naval officers are currently assessing the ship's damage and formulating a salvage plan, with the bidding process anticipated to begin in 1-2 weeks.
The decision to repair the corvette-class ship after salvage will depend on the extent of damage and economic viability.
The sinking resulted in 76 crew members rescued, 24 bodies recovered, and five still unaccounted for, with search operations continuing.

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).