Thanathorn vows to defy EC with campaign to find Senate candidates

13 Sept 23:57 Key points summarised by AI

Progressive Group boss Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit announced he will continue his campaign to urge public applications for senatorial candidacy, defying the Election Commission's (EC) warning that his activities are illegal.
Thanathorn's campaign aims to raise public awareness and understanding of the importance of the forthcoming election of 200 new senators, who will replace the current junta-appointed Senate.
He dismisses allegations of a hidden agenda, stating his campaign's objective is to encourage diverse candidates from all political shades to apply, ensuring qualified senators serve the public interest.
Thanathorn criticizes the EC's threats against his group and iLaw's platform, arguing the EC should support public awareness rather than block access to information about candidates.
The EC has designed a restrictive senatorial election system where only candidates vote for senators among themselves across three levels and 20 professional groups, explicitly excluding political party representatives.

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).