Thai Airways addresses complaints of defective seats

13 Sept 09:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Airways confirmed widespread complaints of faulty seats on eight aircraft (four Airbus A350s and four Boeing 777-200ERs) and is working with manufacturers to resolve the issue by July.
The airline is implementing temporary solutions, including re-assigning affected planes to lighter routes to block off faulty seats and offering compensation to passengers if on-the-spot repairs are not possible.

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).