Suspended deputy police commissioner withdraws charges against PM

13 Sept 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Suspended Deputy Commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn withdrew malfeasance charges against the Prime Minister, clarifying the PM's non-involvement in the police investigation against him.
Surachate concurrently petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate 200 police officers, including Pol Gen Thana Chuwong, for alleged abuse of authority in his money laundering probe.
He passionately called for justice, urging police investigators to disclose the full truth regarding the online gambling network and the money laundering charges he faces.

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).