United Thai Nation party to seek revamp of Royal motorcade security

13 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

The United Thai Nation (UTN) party plans to propose a motion in Parliament to overhaul security measures for Royal motorcades, following an incident where an anti-monarchy activist allegedly honked at a Princess's convoy.
UTN Secretary-General Akanat Promphan views honking at a Royal motorcade as an act of harassment and disrespect, urging security officials to review protocols and take swift legal action to prevent potential conflicts.
The incident has escalated tensions, leading to a physical clash between royalist and anti-monarchy groups at a public rally held by the Taluwang movement to explain the car horn incident.
Move Forward party leader Chaithawat Tulathon emphasized the importance of democratic values, urging against violence, witch hunts, or marginalization despite differing views on Royal motorcades to prevent further conflict.

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).