NACC fined, ordered to disclose Prawit wristwatch case findings

14 Sept 05:03 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Administrative Court fined the NACC Bt10,000 and ordered the release of findings regarding former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan's 22 luxurious wristwatches.
This ruling follows a lawsuit by political activist Veera Somkwamkid, who accused the NACC of defying a Supreme Administrative Court order to disclose the information.
General Prawit had claimed the watches were borrowed from a deceased friend, and the NACC had previously cleared him of making a false asset declaration in 2018.
Veera Somkwamkid announced his intention to file criminal charges against the NACC defendants with the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases after this new ruling.

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).