Justice minister to bring fugitive Pang Nanode back to Thailand

13 Sept 15:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong will lead a delegation to Indonesia to facilitate the return of fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as “Pang Nanode.”
Chaowalit was arrested in Bali by Indonesian police following an alleged assault on his Indonesian girlfriend.
The fugitive had escaped from a Thai hospital last October and was subsequently sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for attempted murder.
Thai officials are coordinating with their Indonesian counterparts, anticipating no issues with his deportation despite the new assault allegation.

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).