33 lecturers pass off purchased research papers as their own work

13 Sept 14:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thirty-three lecturers from eight Thai universities were found submitting research papers bought from overseas institutes, falsely claiming them as their own work.
Investigations are ongoing at 34 universities into over 100 lecturers suspected of plagiarizing commercially produced research, with authorities urging transparency and swift action against dishonest academics.

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).