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Graft watchdog to charge former police chief over biometrics procurement project

23 Sept 02:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided to charge former national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda and two senior officers.
The charges relate to their approval of a 2.1 billion baht project to procure a biometric system, specifically for extending the delivery deadline, which allegedly benefited the supplier.
Former immigration police commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn had previously sought to cancel the project and linked an attempt on his life to his opposition.
This marks the second instance of charges against Chakthip this year, who also faces accusations concerning a 900 million baht project for 'smart' police patrol cars.

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).