Thaksin enjoys bustling walking street in Phuket Monday night

2 Oct 13:31 Key points summarised by AI

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra visited Phuket's bustling Bangla walking street, marking his second provincial tour since his February parole.
Accompanied by Chart Pattana Kla Party chief Suwat Liptapanlop, his visit was reportedly aimed at boosting tourism in the internationally renowned island.
Thaksin's active public appearances, including this one, have sparked questions regarding his 'gravely ill' claim that led to his parole.
The visit is also widely interpreted as an attempt by the Pheu Thai party, which Thaksin founded, to regain popularity and votes, following similar efforts in Chiang Mai.

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).