Thai master coffee roaster wins MasterChef UK 2023

23 Sept 03:36 Key points summarised by AI

Chariya Khattiyot, a 40-year-old Thai master coffee roaster, emerged victorious in MasterChef UK 2023, besting 44 competitors.
Her winning menu showcased a Thai lotus tuile starter, a traditional Northern Thai 'Khantoke' main, and a distinctive rendition of strawberries and cream.

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).