Srettha hit with plenty of brickbats for “directionless” policy

21 Sept 07:46 Key points summarised by AI

Opposition Members of Parliament heavily criticized Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government policy statement during its first parliamentary debate.
Critics from the Move Forward and Democrat parties dismissed the policy as a 'wish list' lacking specifics, commitment, and clear direction.
Lawmakers argued the statement failed to align with election promises, likening it to a 'malfunctioning GPS' or 'steroids instead of medicine' for the economy, deeming it sub-standard and deceptive.

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).