Pressure mounts on EC to announce May 14th election results

14 Sept 01:54 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups and activists are demanding the Election Commission (EC) swiftly announce the May 14th general election results, citing a month-long delay and completed recounts as unjustified procrastination.
Demonstrators highlight that past election results were announced much faster, warning that continued delays erode public trust and fuel suspicion among the populace.
Political activists are planning rallies and warn of potential street protests if the EC's delays are perceived as attempts to obstruct the formation of a government by the eight-party coalition led by the Move Forward party.
Amidst the pressure, reports indicate that most constituency MP-elect results, excluding those under investigation, have been submitted for EC approval and have already been leaked on social media.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

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).