Protest held against IMF-WB meetings in Bangkok

Today 11:12 Key points summarised by AI

Protesters in Bangkok are opposing the ongoing World Bank Group and IMF meetings, expressing concerns that the events could increase public debt, negatively impact local communities through foreign capital, and promote 'green colonialism'.
Led by 'The People’s Network Against the World Bank-IMF', the demonstration moved towards the meeting venue despite a police ban on gatherings near official sites, with reports of slight tensions as the protest halted approximately one kilometer away.

Thai PBS questions SAO’s handling of probe into alleged fund misuse

Today 08:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PBS challenges the State Audit Office's (SAO) investigation into alleged fund misuse, asserting it was denied a chance to defend itself and that findings were leaked prematurely.
Social media reports indicate the SAO found a Thai PBS director and 10 staff at fault for misusing funds, ordering them to repay approximately 85 million baht.
Thai PBS defends its operations, explaining that high-fee guest presenters attract larger audiences and that its expanding responsibilities are constrained by a real-term decline in its annual funding.