Thai politicians express best wishes for Thais on Lunar New Year

23 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

Leading Thai politicians, including Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, widely shared Lunar New Year greetings on social media, wishing followers prosperity.
PM Srettha's message underscored the Thai-Chinese visa-free policy, emphasizing the deep "siblings" bond and welcoming Chinese friends to Thailand.
Key party leaders, such as Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Pheu Thai) and Pita Limjaroenrat (Move Forward Party), also conveyed festive wishes for health, wealth, and family joy.
Some parties, like Move Forward, integrated their greetings with unique calls for "hong bao" (red envelope) donations, showcasing diverse approaches to the celebration.

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).