Most Thai youth want to become teachers - Suan Dusit Poll

13 Sept 08:38 Key points summarised by AI

A Suan Dusit Poll indicates that teaching is the top career choice for Thai youth (14.85%), with medical professions and business following closely.
On Children's Day, Thai youth primarily expect money or scholarships (31%) and toys or dolls (25.21%).
Schools are the preferred venue for Children's Day celebrations, and youth desire activities that promote morals, ethics, and education.
Youth anticipate that participating in Children's Day activities will foster creativity, discipline, responsibility, and new experiences.
The most urgent problems identified by the youth surveyed are illegal narcotics, education, and violence.

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).