Media organizations oppose media ethics bill

14 Sept 02:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thai media professional organizations vehemently oppose a proposed bill to establish a council regulating media ethics, citing fears it will enable those in power to restrict media freedom.
The bill outlines a 10-member professional council, funded annually with at least 25 million baht, requiring all media organizations to register and comply with ethical standards.
While the council would lack legal power to penalize breaches, it could issue reprimands and impose social sanctions.
Critics question the bill's motives and timing, noting its initiation after the 2014 military coup, and urge the House to postpone deliberation to gather wider public opinion.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).