Preparations underway for Thaksin’s release on parole

14 Sept 05:58 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is slated for parole release tomorrow from Police General Hospital, leading to significant activity and preparations at his family's residence.
His youngest daughter, Paetongtarn, has displayed a welcome banner from his grandchildren, while staunch supporters gather, and an anti-Thaksin activist group plans to observe the release.

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).