King and Queen of Thailand to attend coronation of King Charles III

13 Sept 14:56 Key points summarised by AI

The King and Queen of Thailand are visiting the United Kingdom at the invitation of King Charles III to attend his coronation.
Their Majesties will participate in the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6th and a banquet at Buckingham Palace with other global leaders.

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).