Two monarchy reform campaigners in court for detention extension

14 Sept 00:17 Key points summarised by AI

Monarchy reform campaigners Tantawan Tuatulanon and Natthanon Chaimahabutra appeared in court for a detention extension following their arrest.
Tantawan's bail was revoked, leading to her arrest, where she reportedly resisted and had to be carried to a police vehicle.
Both activists face multiple charges, including incitement of a public disturbance (Section 116), stemming from an incident involving a royal motorcade.
Tantawan also faces lèse majesté charges from a previous incident, and their actions have provoked widespread condemnation from royalist groups.

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).