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Attorney-General to decide whether to indict Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun

16 Sept 01:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Attorney-General will decide by April 17th whether to indict Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun on charges of money laundering and association with a transnational criminal organization.
Senator Upakit voluntarily appeared to acknowledge the charges, denying all allegations, and is cooperating with prosecutors, thus avoiding detention.
The senator faces scrutiny over alleged business links with Tun Min Latt, a Myanmar crony arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering, though Upakit maintains his innocence regarding any illicit activities.

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).