Hunger striking reformist protester moved to Thammasat U Hospital

24 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

Detained political activist Tantawan Tuatulanon was transferred to Thammasat University Hospital due to her severely deteriorating condition on the ninth day of her hunger strike.
Arrested for involvement in a royal motorcade incident and facing charges including lèse majesté and sedition, Tantawan demands justice system reform and refuses medical treatment, vowing to continue her strike.

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).