PM Srettha says he has no plan to meet with Thaksin yet

13 Sept 10:32 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed he has no immediate plans to meet with former PM Thaksin Shinawatra after his parole release, offering only well wishes for his family reunion.
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to visit Thaksin when his health improves, while Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai refuted claims of Thaksin interfering or PM Srettha being a 'puppet', dismissing power shift speculation.

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).