Consolation prize for Pol Gen Roy

23 Sept 04:49 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin endorsed the transfer of Deputy National Police Commissioner Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote to lead the National Security Council (NSC).
This transfer is viewed as a 'consolation' for Pol Gen Roy, who was passed over for the top police post last year despite his seniority and is slated for retirement this September.

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).