Phuket’s bid to host Specialised Expo 2028 unsuccessful

14 Sept 03:25 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket lost its bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028 to Belgrade, Serbia, which secured the most votes from 124 member countries.
Despite the unsuccessful bid, Phuket officials commended the collaborative efforts, highlighting the province's continued ambition to become a future health tourism hub.

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).