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Reports of several voters destroying ballot sheets during general election

13 Sept 21:57 Key points summarised by AI

Three separate incidents of voters destroying ballot sheets were reported during Thailand's general election, leading to legal action against those involved.
Incidents included a 76-year-old woman in Songkhla who tore a ballot due to alleged misunderstanding and eyesight issues, and a man with Alzheimer’s in Samut Prakan who also damaged a ballot.
In Lamphun, a 41-year-old man crumpled his ballot out of anger, claiming he couldn't find his preferred party's number, and was subsequently handed over to police.
Despite varying claims of intent—from unintentional acts to anger—all individuals involved were taken to police stations and will face charges for violating election laws.

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).