Thai netizens rally in support of Princess

15 Sept 13:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thai netizens are actively demonstrating support for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn by changing social media profiles to include her images and favorite color, purple.
This outpouring of solidarity follows an incident where monarchy-reform activists allegedly attempted to follow her royal motorcade.
Popular imagery shared includes a graphic by Arwin Intrungsi depicting the princess following her late father and a screenshot from the song “Yard Ngue and Roi Yim,” highlighting her hard work.
Support extends beyond online platforms, with senators gathering in parliament and Chulalongkorn University alumni organizing a public rally to offer moral support.

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).