Police car-chase after motorist refuses to pay for petrol

13 Sept 12:55 Key points summarised by AI

A motorist initiated a multi-province police chase after refusing to pay 500 baht for petrol in Samut Sakhon.
The pursuit spanned several hours, crossing Samut Sakhon, Ratchaburi, and Phetchaburi provinces, before police successfully stopped the suspect in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
The arrested driver, who claimed to be out of money, was found to have a criminal record with nine previous theft charges.

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).