Court denies bail for six Pathumwan student murder suspects

13 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok South Criminal Court denied bail for six suspects charged with the murder of Pathumwan Institute of Technology student Waravut, citing concerns they might escape or interfere with witnesses.
Police objected to bail due to the severe nature of the alleged crime—Waravut was fatally stabbed on January 26th—and these six join three other suspects previously denied bail in the same incident.

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).