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Two reporters in police custody over defacing of a Royal temple wall

14 Sept 07:16 Key points summarised by AI

Two reporters, Nuttaphol Meksobhon (Prachatai) and Nattaphon Phanphongsanon (independent), were arrested and charged as accomplices in the alleged defacing of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha wall last year.
The arrests relate to an incident where the journalists were covering an artist who sprayed an anti-lèse majesté symbol on the temple wall.
Both reporters deny the charges, asserting they were performing their professional duty to report on an event, not participating in any offense.
Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) raised concerns about the arrests, noting the use of warrants instead of summons, which denied the reporters prior legal consultation, and unusual detention procedures.
Prachatai's editor-in-chief reiterated that media's role is to present facts, not to be a party in conflicts, amidst a growing number of political and lèse majesté charges in Thailand.

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).