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New restrictions imposed by Industrial Works Department to control cyanide

13 Sept 13:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Industrial Works Department implemented new restrictions on potassium cyanide imports, trade, and possession following a series of alleged poisoning murders.
The new rules mandate end-user certification for research and small-scale metal cleaning importers, requiring real-time or quarterly quantity reporting to prevent misuse.
Cyanide import and possession licenses are now valid for one year instead of three, necessitating comprehensive information about traders and end-users for approval.
The department is collaborating to ban online cyanide sales and advertising, while misuse of the substance now carries penalties of up to three years in prison and/or a 300,000 baht fine.
These stringent measures will remain in force until the ongoing cyanide poisoning court cases, involving a lone accused, are concluded.

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).