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Paetongtarn fears her father will be re-arrested for violating royal defamation laws

18 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra voiced concern that her father, Thaksin, faces potential re-arrest for royal defamation (lèse majesté) charges from 2015.
Thaksin, currently imprisoned for corruption, could be paroled on February 18, but an existing arrest warrant for lèse majesté means he might be detained again upon release.

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).