PM signs Bt400bn loan decree, vows zero graft

13 Sept 22:30 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed an emergency decree authorizing a 400 billion baht loan to address energy crises and fund Thailand's energy transition.
Anutin vowed absolute transparency, promising zero corruption and establishing a screening committee to vet all proposed projects for strict alignment with the decree's objectives.
He asserted the loan's financial soundness, highlighting it's in Thai Baht with low interest rates, eliminating exchange-rate risks and not requiring an increase in the public debt ceiling.
The funds are designated for immediate relief, directly benefiting citizens by lowering the cost of living and improving their quality of life, rather than long-term infrastructure projects.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.