Chaithawat voted new Move Forward leader

1 Oct 19:30 Key points summarised by AI

Chaithawat Tulathon was elected the new Move Forward party leader, securing 330 votes at an extraordinary general meeting.
He succeeds Pita Limjaroenrat, who stepped down after being banned from his MP duties by the Constitutional Court over a media share complaint.
Chaithawat's election potentially allows him to assume the role of leader of the opposition, which could impact Padipat Suntiphada's position as deputy House speaker.

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).