Detention for two monarchy reformists extended

23 Sept 05:41 Key points summarised by AI

The Criminal Court extended the detention of Tantawan Tuatulanon and Natthanon Chaimahabutra until March 20, citing the need for police to question additional witnesses regarding charges of disrupting a royal motorcade.
Their defense lawyer and prominent social critics object to the continued detention, arguing that the suspects are entitled to bail as their alleged offense stems from ideological conflict and they pose no flight risk.

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).