Korn quits Chart Pattana Kla party

20 Sept 09:31 Key points summarised by AI

Korn Chatikavanij resigned as leader of the Chart Pattana Kla party, stating his intention to spend more time with family.
He thanked voters for their support in the recent general election and offered advice to new MPs, reflecting on his 18 years in politics.

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).