Thaksin warmly welcomed at Pheu Thai party headquarters

13 Sept 21:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thaksin Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party founder, made his first visit to the party headquarters in nearly two decades after returning from 17 years of self-exile and recent parole.
He received a warm welcome from party members and MPs, greeted with applause and red roses upon his arrival.
His daughter, Paetongtarn, the current party leader, guided him to his former office, noting his happiness and observation of significant changes.
Paetongtarn clarified that Thaksin's visit was personal, like "an old man returning home," with no discussion of party work or vote solicitation, though he expressed a desire to visit friends and supporters in other provinces.

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).