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Ex-deputy PM criticises senators’ planned European study trips as terms end

13 Sept 11:03 Key points summarised by AI

Former deputy PM Plodprasop Suraswadi publicly criticized a group of senators planning expensive European study trips.
The trips, estimated at 81 million baht, are scheduled just before the senators' terms conclude on May 10th, sparking public outrage over taxpayer money.
Plodprasop highlighted the hypocrisy, noting that some of these senators previously condemned other officials for similar 'wasteful' overseas travel.
He implored the senators to cancel their plans, emphasizing the importance of preserving their dignity and honor accumulated over their careers.

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).