Kids across Thailand celebrate Children’s Day

13 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI

Children's Day in Thailand is celebrated nationwide with extensive activities organized by government agencies and businesses to entertain children.
A major highlight includes children getting to sit in the Prime Minister's chair at Government House, a coveted experience, with the Prime Minister also engaging with young visitors and emphasizing access to basic education.
Festivities extend to diverse attractions such as dinosaur fossil exhibitions, interactive media experiences at Thai PBS, military hardware displays by the Royal Thai Air Force, and free admission to zoos across the country.

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).