Sereepisuth resigns as party list MP

14 Sept 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Liberal Party leader Sereepisuth Temeeyaves announced his resignation as a party-list MP, effective this Friday, with Mangkorn Yontrakoon set to take his seat.
He submitted his formal resignation on August 23, the day after Srettha Thavisin was voted in as Thailand’s 30th prime minister.
While many speculate his resignation was due to not being chosen for a cabinet position, Sereepisuth asserted it was because his party did not receive enough voter support.
Sereepisuth will continue as the party leader, denying any desire for a government post, and plans to prepare for the next general election.

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).