Harpoon missiles salvaged from sunken Sukhothai corvette

14 Sept 02:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thai and US divers successfully recovered two Harpoon anti-ship missiles from the sunken HTMS Sukhothai corvette, transferring them to the USS Ocean Valor for decommissioning.
The joint operation continues to recover additional items, but five crew members remain missing, and the Royal Thai Navy has yet to disclose the cause or accountability for the corvette's sinking in December 2022.

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).