Pheu Thai forecast to win 133 House seats - Super Poll

13 Sept 13:39 Key points summarised by AI

Super Poll predicts Pheu Thai will secure 133 House seats (111 constituency, 22 party-list), positioning them as the leading party, though short of a landslide victory.
The Move Forward Party is forecast to receive the highest share of votes (28.1%), while Bhumjaithai is projected to win the second-highest number of seats with 107.

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).