Illegal owner of tiger cub faces ฿1.3m compensation costs

13 Sept 12:12 Key points summarised by AI

A man caught illegally possessing a tiger cub faces legal charges and a ฿1.3 million compensation claim for the animal's care over the next ten years.
The four-month-old cub, named "Neena," was seized after escaping confinement and is now under the care of the Wildlife Conservation Office.

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).