House police affairs panel to visit Police Hospital this Friday

13 Sept 14:05 Key points summarised by AI

The House Police Affairs Committee will visit the Police General Hospital this Friday to confirm the presence and treatment of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The hospital director granted permission for the committee to inspect the 6th floor of the Sriyanon building, with the committee also investigating if other prisoners receive similar treatment or are housed on the 14th floor, where Thaksin is reportedly treated.
Committee chairman highlighted that the Corrections Department has not yet responded to their separate request for a direct meeting with Thaksin, despite the hospital's approval for the general inspection.

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).