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EC turns down proposal for special budget to ease household power charges

13 Sept 09:16 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) rejected a government proposal for an 11 billion baht special budget aimed at subsidizing household electricity charges.
The rejection occurred because the proposal, submitted by the Office of the Secretary-General of the cabinet, lacked crucial cabinet approval.

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).