Pheu Thai party’s popularity plunges in new poll

1 Oct 01:13 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai's popularity would drastically fall by 62.24% in a new election, while the Move Forward party's support would surge by 62.39%, a recent Blockchain poll reveals.
The poll indicates Move Forward would capture 49.05% of votes, far exceeding Pheu Thai's 10.65% support.
Over half (51.32%) of previous Pheu Thai voters now state they would switch their vote to Move Forward if another election were held.
A significant majority (58.79%) of respondents believe Pheu Thai's decision to break from Move Forward was a pre-planned strategy.

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).