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Senate rejects nominee for President of the Supreme Administrative Court

13 Sept 09:41 Key points summarised by AI

The Senate decisively rejected Wissanu Waranyoo's nomination for President of the Supreme Administrative Court with a 158-to-45 secret ballot vote.
The rejection was largely due to perceived closeness to Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a mentor of the Move Forward Party known for pro-monarchy reform views, highlighted by Wissanu's attendance and toast at Piyabutr's wedding.
Further criticism emerged from a past Facebook post by Wissanu, which used negative language to describe former Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda.
Wissanu defended himself, stating his wedding attendance was as a teacher unrelated to political stance, and his Facebook post was sarcastic mockery of protesters, not an attack on Gen Prem.

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).