Cabinet approves Bt300m for small projects in north

13 Sept 06:56 Key points summarised by AI

The mobile cabinet approved Bt300 million for 13 small development projects across northern provinces.
It also ordered a feasibility study for a new Bt3 billion airport in Phayao and designated the province as a special zone for sustainable tourism, alongside funding for cultural preservation and agricultural upgrades.

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).