Legal action in the lèse majesté against Thaksin stalls again

13 Sept 11:16 Key points summarised by AI

The prosecution of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's lèse majesté case has been postponed again, as investigators have not submitted additional findings requested by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
The OAG will announce its decision on whether to proceed to court with the case on May 29, regarding remarks Thaksin allegedly made in 2015 deemed offensive to the monarchy.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 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).