House speakership issue expected to be resolved this week

23 Sept 02:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties anticipate resolving the contentious House speakership issue this week through negotiations.
Pheu Thai has reportedly moderated its demand, agreeing that Move Forward, as the party with the most seats, should take the speakership, while Pheu Thai will secure the two deputy House speaker posts.

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).