Diesel price to rise by one baht per litre this Saturday

13 Sept 23:42 Key points summarised by AI

Diesel prices are set to increase by one baht per litre following the cabinet's decision not to extend the excise tax cut, which expires today.
The Fuel Fund Executive Committee is debating whether to absorb the price hike, fully or partially, a move that would further strain the already indebted Oil Fuel Fund.

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).