Thaksin to be formally charged with lèse majesté

13 Sept 12:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's attorney-general formally charges former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra with lèse majesté for a remark made to South Korean media in 2015.
Thaksin's indictment before the Criminal Court is postponed to June 18, as he is reportedly suffering from COVID-19 and requires rest.
The former premier denies the charge, which was initially decided in 2016 but reactivated upon his return from self-imposed exile last August.

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).