Ceremony held to remember those who died during Tham Luang rescue

14 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

A religious ceremony marked the fifth anniversary of the dramatic Tham Luang cave rescue, where 13 "Wild Boar" football team members and their coach were trapped.
The event honored two Thai Navy SEALs, the late Chiang Rai governor who supervised the operation, and Duangphet Promthep, one of the rescued footballers who died this year.

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).