In pictures: the Move Forward party court case

23 Sept 03:57 Key points summarised by AI

Former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat was previously acquitted by the Constitutional Court of illegal media share ownership, an unexpected win for the party.
The Move Forward Party subsequently faced the Constitutional Court, accused of attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy through its campaign pledge to amend the lèse-majesté law.
The conservative-majority court found the Move Forward Party guilty in the lèse-majesté case, a verdict seen as a significant blow and potentially the beginning of the end for the party.
The article captures the tense atmosphere and reactions in Parliament, showing party leaders, members, and supporters as they awaited and responded to the critical court decision.

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).