Thaksin’s future still in the balance

13 Sept 13:14 Key points summarised by AI

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, despite impending parole, now faces new lèse majesté charges stemming from a 2015 interview, casting doubt on his release.
The Attorney General's office is awaiting the police investigation's completion to decide whether to formally prosecute the royal defamation case against Thaksin.
Should Thaksin be granted parole, he faces immediate re-arrest and detention due to these new charges, a measure agreed upon by the Corrections Department.
Thaksin, currently hospitalized for serious ailments, denies the allegations and has formally requested fair treatment from the Attorney General.

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).