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"I will wait for the right time to meet Thaksin, who will be freed this Sunday" : Srettha

13 Sept 08:21 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's parole release from Police General Hospital this Sunday, asserting it complies with the country's justice process.
Srettha stated he would meet Thaksin at the 'right time,' expressing respect for all former prime ministers and openness to consulting him, while dismissing any plans for an advisory role.
Police are on standby for potential unruly incidents, as anti-Thaksin activist groups deliberate whether to rally outside the hospital, following their rejected demands to verify Thaksin's hospital presence.
PM Srettha and his team are scheduled for a multi-province tour until Monday, focusing on promoting tourism and relations, which coincides with Thaksin's impending release.

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).