Srettha, the easily shocked premier

1 Oct 10:29 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has become a viral topic on social media for repeatedly expressing 'shock' over issues widely considered common knowledge in Thai society.
Dubbed the 'spooked premier,' Srettha's surprised reactions to long-standing problems like farmers burning sugarcane for harvest and the widespread sale of kratom juice in Bangkok have garnered significant criticism.
Netizens criticize the Prime Minister for appearing out of touch with everyday realities, highlighting his apparent unawareness of issues such as the country's declining birth rate, which has been a known concern for years.

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).