Thai labour minister to visit Israel

14 Sept 07:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn will visit Israel to meet with his counterparts and assess the situation of Thai workers.
The visit aims to ensure Thai nationals are assigned to safe zones and explore opportunities to increase the number of Thai workers in Israel's construction sector.
Minister Pipat will also evaluate living conditions and offer moral support to Thais currently working in Israel.
The trip addresses ongoing concerns for Thai nationals, with six still held hostage and 41 having been killed in a previous attack.

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).