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Election Commission explains penalties facing dishonest electoral candidates

14 Sept 05:20 Key points summarised by AI

The Election Commission (EC) has withheld confirmation of poll results for 71 MPs-elect from eight parties across 37 provinces due to suspected election irregularities.
The EC is empowered to impose penalties when there is evidence of unfair or dishonest conduct related to election or political party laws.
Penalties are categorized by 'cards': Yellow (cancels elections, orders fresh polls, refers to Supreme Court for unfair conduct), Orange (stops unqualified candidates, temporary suspension), Red (10-year ban, covers fresh election expenses for cheating), and Black (lifetime ban for severe cheating).

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).