Govt spokesman approached to take another position

13 Sept 16:45 Key points summarised by AI

Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke confirmed he was approached for a different political role but declined to disclose details or the identity of the person who made the offer.
Wacharonke denied widespread reports that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin intends to remove him from his current position, affirming his continued role as spokesman.

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).