Prime minister visiting restive south amid heightened security

13 Sept 10:33 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is visiting Pattani, a restive southern province, under heightened security, including metal detectors and explosive ordinance disposal teams.
This first visit since taking office aims to boost tourism and economic development in Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala, with the PM meeting locals after praying at the provincial pillar.

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).