Tuk-tuk driver fined 2,500 baht, license suspended for overcharging

13 Sept 13:38 Key points summarised by AI

A tuk-tuk driver was fined 2,500 baht and had his license suspended for 90 days after overcharging four Japanese tourists 6,000 baht for a short trip.
The incident gained public attention through a social media post, leading to an official investigation where the driver admitted guilt and was also ordered to attend a public service course.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).