Government asked to enforce ban on lottery sales to under 20s

23 Sept 00:12 Key points summarised by AI

A student network urges the government to strictly enforce the ban on lottery sales to individuals under 20.
Undercover students, aged 17-19, successfully purchased lottery tickets from 50 vendors in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, and from three online distributors, highlighting widespread non-compliance.
Ahead of Children's Day, the group demands the government prioritize youth welfare over financial gains from lottery sales, warning of gambling addiction risks for students.

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).