May 5th will be a special public holiday in Thailand

13 Sept 13:57 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet designated May 5th as a special public holiday, creating a four-day weekend from May 4th (Coronation Day) to May 7th to stimulate domestic tourism.
This early announcement allows government agencies and state enterprises to plan ahead, contributing to a total of 24 public holidays (excluding weekends) in Thailand this year.

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).