About 100 envelopes containing ballot sheets mistakenly addressed

14 Sept 03:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thai election officials mistakenly misaddressed approximately 100 ballot envelopes for advance voters in Nonthaburi province.
The error involved envelopes intended for Constituency 2 being incorrectly marked with the code for Constituency 4.
Officials are actively rectifying the mistake, assuring that all votes will be accurately counted and that the error will not recur on the main Election Day.
An investigation will be launched to determine if the misaddressing was an intentional act or merely a human error.

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).