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Senators seek to strip prime minister and PM Office Minister of their ministerial status

14 Sept 03:42 Key points summarised by AI

Forty senators have formally petitioned the Constitutional Court to strip Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and PM's Office Minister Phichit Chuenban of their ministerial status, citing alleged constitutional violations.
The complaint against Minister Phichit centers on his 2008 conviction in the "snack box" bribery case, where he received a six-month prison sentence for attempting to bribe court officials.
Senators contend Phichit's past conviction for bribery and subsequent removal from the Law Council's list of lawyers clearly disqualify him from ministerial office.
The complaint against PM Srettha alleges he knowingly appointed Phichit despite awareness of his bribery conviction, thereby breaching ministerial qualification standards.
If the Constitutional Court accepts the case, both the Prime Minister and Minister Phichit face potential suspension, a decision that could impact the entire cabinet.

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).