Thai armed forces fire 21-gun salutes on Coronation Day

2 Oct 18:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's three armed forces honored HM the King with separate 21-gun salutes on Coronation Day.
The Royal Thai Army, Navy, and Air Force each performed the traditional ceremonial firing at designated locations.

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).