UNICEF appoints Nualphan Lamsam as Thailand's National Ambassador

10 Sept 16:29 Key points summarised by AI

UNICEF has appointed Nualphan Lamsam, known as Madam Pang, as Thailand's new National Ambassador, entrusting her to advocate for the nation's most marginalized and excluded children.
Madam Pang commits to leveraging her influence to champion early childhood development, promote sports for development, enhance child protection, and advocate for social protection policies, building on her prior work with UNICEF for migrant children's education.
A prominent businesswoman and influential social figure, Madam Pang brings a strong track record in sports for development and social work, including revitalizing Port FC and establishing the Madam Pang Foundation, to her new role.

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).