I’m a victim of political persecution : Pita

13 Sept 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

Pita Limjaroenrat questions if his suspension as an MP by the Election Commission (EC) constitutes political persecution, noting the EC's action preceded its investigative committee's findings.
He points out a discrepancy, as the Constitutional Court had not suspended approximately 60 MPs in similar past media shareholding cases, unlike his immediate suspension.
An EC investigative committee reportedly recommended dropping the charge against Pita, finding no clear evidence that iTV was an operating media firm when he filed his candidacy.
Pita calls on society to judge the fairness of the suspension order, given the committee's findings and the differing treatment of his case.

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).