Singer attacked on stage at a pub in a Bangkok suburb

1 Oct 00:09 Key points summarised by AI

Singer Jirakorn Sompitak was attacked on stage by a seemingly drunk assailant at a pub in Rangsit, Pathum Thani, on Saturday night.
A guard intervened, but the assailant pushed him away before attempting to punch Jirakorn, who managed to dodge the blow.
A video of the incident, filmed by the singer's wife, went viral, leading the pub owner and Jirakorn's agent to announce plans to file a police complaint.

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).