Thaksin freed on parole and returns to Ban Chan Song La residence

11 Sept 22:00 Key points summarised by AI

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole and returned to his family residence, Ban Chan Song La, marking his first public appearance in 180 days.
He departed Police General Hospital in a convoy, seen wearing a green face mask and neck support, arriving at his home where supporters and media awaited.
Notably, despite his original lengthy sentence, Thaksin did not spend any time in a prison cell, having been admitted directly to the hospital upon his return to Thailand.

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).