PM will not meet Thaksin today

13 Sept 09:00 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will not meet former PM Thaksin Shinawatra at the Pheu Thai headquarters today, citing it is still during working hours.
Thaksin's visit marks his first return to the party he founded since his parole release last month, with Srettha indicating he can meet Thaksin outside working hours.

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).