New Year greetings cards from students to PM on display

13 Sept 16:17 Key points summarised by AI

The Prime Minister’s Office is displaying New Year greeting cards sent to PM Prayut Chan-o-cha by students from across the country.
Many cards express well wishes for the Prime Minister's health, while others offer political encouragement, urging him to stay in office, fight on, or deal with challenges.

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).