Dispute over Khao Yai National Park land intensifies

14 Sept 03:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Nakhon Ratchasima Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) claims ownership of 5,423 hectares adjacent to Khao Yai National Park, citing a 1962 Royal decree and a 1987 cabinet resolution for land reform.
ALRO asserts that 86.25% of the disputed land was certified as farmland and its ownership has been confirmed by the Army Survey Department's "One Map," empowering them to allocate it to impoverished farmers.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation strongly disputes ALRO's claim, maintaining that its maps accurately demarcate the park's boundary and the contested land lies within the national park's territory.

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).