Move Forward party warned by Pheu Thai MPs not to “play games”

22 Sept 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai MPs issued a warning to the Move Forward party against a speculated political maneuver involving the expulsion of Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada.
The alleged strategy aims for Move Forward to claim the vacant Leader of the Opposition post while Padipat retains his Deputy House Speaker role by joining another party.
Pheu Thai MP Khrumanit Sungpoom emphasized the gravity of such an expulsion, deeming it 'political suicide' and a blow to the dignity of the Deputy House Speaker's position.
Another Pheu Thai MP, Adisorn Piengkes, questioned the justification for expelling Padipat, asking what serious offense he might have committed.
The Leader of the Opposition post remains vacant as Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat declined it, and the Democrat party, next in line, currently lacks a leader.

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).