Thaksin taken to Police Hospital for heart treatment

21 Sept 05:20 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred to the Police Hospital from Bangkok Remand Prison late last night due to chest tightness, hypoxemia, and hypertension.
The Corrections Department confirmed the transfer, stating the prison's hospital lacked adequate equipment to manage his serious ailments, particularly heart disease.
Thaksin's medical records from Singapore and UAE revealed multiple pre-existing conditions, including high blood pressure, myocardial ischemia, and pulmonary fibrosis, requiring specialized monitoring.
The immediate move to the Police Hospital was deemed necessary as his life-threatening heart condition exceeded the prison hospital's treatment capabilities.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).