Sufficient water and plentiful of food predicted for this year

21 Sept 07:45 Key points summarised by AI

The sacred oxen, "Por" and "Piang," along with the Lord of the Ceremony's cloth selection, predicted abundant water, good rice harvests, plentiful food, economic prosperity, and improved exports for the year.
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony, presided over by HM the King at Sanam Luang, officially commences Thailand's annual rice growing season, symbolizing agricultural blessings and prosperity.

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).