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Former labour minister sues three DSI officials over kickback controversy

13 Sept 12:38 Key points summarised by AI

Former Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin filed a malfeasance lawsuit against three senior DSI officials, accusing them of implicating him and his associates in a 3,000 baht kickback scheme from Thai workers in Finland (2020-2023).
Suchart claims the DSI never summoned him for questioning despite his ministerial role and believes the allegations are politically motivated, even though he admits to ordering an investigation into initial kickback complaints.

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).