Ministries set to settle Khao Yai land dispute with an MoU

21 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI

Two key ministries will draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to resolve a long-standing land dispute concerning areas around Khao Yai National Park, claimed by both land reform and national park authorities.
Future land reform (Sor Por Kor) certificate issuance will now require vetting by a committee comprising nine state agencies, and a 'One Map' system will be implemented to precisely define overlapping land boundaries.
Buffer zones between land reform areas and forests will be protected from allocation and potentially converted into community forests, while strict checks will ensure only genuine farmers receive certificates, with penalties for fraud or official misconduct.

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).