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Lawyer-activist Arnon Nampa gets another 2 years in prison for lèse majesté

23 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thai human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced to an additional two years and 20 days imprisonment for lèse majesté and other charges stemming from a 2021 rally.
This latest conviction, his third, increases Arnon's total combined jail time to 10 years and 20 days, found guilty of defaming the Monarchy, illegal assembly, and using loudspeakers without permission.

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).