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Middlemen warned against price collusion to suppress price of durian

13 Sept 10:48 Key points summarised by AI

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit sternly warned middlemen against colluding to suppress prices of southern durian and mangosteen, which are currently being harvested.
Violators face severe legal consequences, including up to seven years in prison and heavy fines under trade competition and price manipulation laws.
Despite only 5% of southern durian being harvested, current export-grade prices for durian and mangosteen are notably higher compared to last year's averages.

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).