The Supreme Court jails Thaksin for eight years

23 Sept 04:16 Key points summarised by AI

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand after 15 years in exile and was immediately jailed for eight years by the Supreme Court.
The sentence relates to three prior convictions passed in his absence, with Thaksin briefly greeting supporters at Don Mueang airport before being taken to court.

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).