Thaksin attends red shirt leader’s restaurant opening

14 Sept 16:05 Key points summarised by AI

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra publicly attended a red shirt leader's restaurant opening, drawing attention as it contradicts his claims of severe illness used for parole.
His presence alongside key political figures, including Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul, highlights his continued influence and suspected behind-the-scenes political involvement.

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).