Court to decide on bail for hunger strikers today

13 Sept 13:18 Key points summarised by AI

The Criminal Court will rule today on bail for Tantawan Tuatulanon and Natthanon Chaimahabutra, monarchy reform activists currently on hunger strike after being detained for a royal motorcade incident.
Tantawan's health has severely deteriorated, prompting her father to petition for their release and promising to prevent his daughter from engaging in future political activities.

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).