Former Democrat MP Mallika quits party

23 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook, a former Democrat party-list MP and executive, announced her resignation from the party during a live TikTok talk show.
She cited a desire to focus on her private life and her 'Mallika for the People' foundation, jokingly adding that she also wants to enter a beauty contest.

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).