Two pubs in Khon Kaen ordered closed for five years

14 Sept 03:02 Key points summarised by AI

Khon Kaen Governor ordered a five-year closure for "Suksant Khon Kaen" pub, effective January 8th, for allowing a 17-year-old girl entry, a violation linked to a high-profile case involving former Olympic medallist Somrak Kamsing.
Somrak Kamsing faces charges of taking a minor for an indecent act after allegedly picking up the underage girl from Suksant Khon Kaen, with the pub owners admitting the violation but blaming staff for oversight.
Separately, "Gravity 365" pub in Khon Kaen also received a five-year closure order for selling alcohol to underage customers and operating beyond legal hours.
Both pub owners retain the right to appeal the governor's closure orders within 90 days in the provincial Administrative Court.

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).