Military academy alumni meet to offer moral support to Princess

13 Sept 10:35 Key points summarised by AI

Alumni and officials of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy convened to offer moral support to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, a long-serving lecturer at the institution.
The gathering was prompted by an incident where anti-monarchy activists, led by Tantawan Tuatulanon, questioned police about alleged road congestion caused by a royal motorcade.
Video footage captured the activists' exchange with an officer, and it was later revealed they sounded a horn and attempted to follow the Princess's motorcade, though traffic cameras showed no road closure.
The incident sparked public anger and led to a subsequent rally by Tantawan where she apologized, which then escalated into clashes with a royalist group, resulting in injuries and divided public opinion.

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).