Thai delegation, BRN agree to endorse peace plan soon

14 Sept 03:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thai government representatives and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) agreed to endorse the Joint Comprehensive Plan toward Peace (JCPP) at the earliest opportunity after two days of talks in Kuala Lumpur.
The JCPP is a comprehensive peace roadmap focusing on ceasing violence, conducting public consultations with stakeholders, and finding a political solution for the decades-long conflict in Thailand's three southern provinces.
Both sides committed to establishing a technical team in February-March to discuss measures for fostering a peaceful environment and reaffirmed the involvement of stakeholders in the peace dialogue.

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).