Two New Zealanders arrested for assault on police in Phuket

13 Sept 14:21 Key points summarised by AI

Two New Zealand nationals were arrested in Phuket for allegedly assaulting a traffic police officer and attempting to seize his firearm after being stopped for reckless driving.
The altercation escalated when the suspects reportedly tried to bribe the officer, then struggled with him, leading to his service weapon discharging once.
Facing multiple charges including assault, resisting arrest, and driving offenses, both individuals will have their tourist visas revoked and be permanently blacklisted from Thailand.

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).