Ancient sculpture discovered in Buri Ram

13 Sept 09:51 Key points summarised by AI

Villagers foraging for mushrooms discovered an ancient rock sculpture depicting a female holding a tree branch in Buri Ram's Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Archaeologists from the Fine Arts Department are documenting the sculpture and investigating its age and origin, noting the area's historical significance as a site where a smuggled lintel was previously recovered.

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).