Medical Sciences Department confirms old rice safe for consumption

13 Sept 05:55 Key points summarised by AI

The Medical Sciences Department confirmed that decade-old 'pledging scheme' rice, stored in Surin, is safe for consumption, enabling the Commerce Ministry to auction off 150,000 sacks.
Despite its yellow appearance, musty smell, and presence of insects, lab tests showed the rice is free of aflatoxin and chemical residues, retaining its nutritional content, though it fails the Thai Hom Mali acceptance standard due to insect infestation.

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).