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No political motive behind mock referendum on independence of Patani state

22 Sept 21:04 Key points summarised by AI

Leaders of the National Student Movement (Pelajar Gangsa) deny political motives behind their mock referendum on Patani independence, stating it aimed to gauge opinions for a peaceful resolution to Deep South violence.
The student movement emphasizes its goal of achieving equal rights and finding solutions to the region's decades-long conflict, using the referendum to understand public sentiment on self-determination.
An academic expert, Assoc. Prof.Dr. Abdulroning Suetair, views the referendum as ill-timed and politically sensitive, warning of potential increased violence but also stressing the importance of open dialogue for the peace process, clarifying that self-determination does not automatically imply independence.

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).