Uthenthawai students and alumni protest against campus relocation

23 Sept 04:50 Key points summarised by AI

Students and alumni of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Uthenthawai campus, protested their institute's planned relocation from Chulalongkorn University grounds to Samut Prakan, marching to various government offices to submit protest letters.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced a committee has been established to consider the problem and hear all stakeholders' opinions, emphasizing a resolution strictly following the law.

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).