Red-shirt followers commemorate Bloody May 19th in Bangkok

21 Sept 02:37 Key points summarised by AI

Red-shirt followers convened at Bangkok's Ratchaprasong intersection to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the May 2010 violence, a crackdown on anti-government protests that resulted in over 80 civilian deaths and thousands injured.
The solemn event included a religious ceremony and speeches, notably featuring a victim's mother who pledged to unveil previously unshared truths about her daughter's killing during the 2010 military suppression.

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).