AI In-brief Today 16:22

Thailand to highlight energy transition plan at ASEAN and APEC summits

Thailand plans to showcase its comprehensive energy transition program at the upcoming ASEAN and APEC summits.
The government actively promotes biofuel adoption (E20, B20) through excise tax cuts, significantly boosting consumption and supporting local energy crop demand.
Households receive subsidies for solar rooftop installations, empowering them to reduce electricity bills and sell surplus energy back to the grid.
Prime Minister Anutin advocates for flexible regional economic cooperation, fostering smaller partnerships within ASEAN and leveraging APEC for crucial economic consultations.
Thailand aims to utilize these summits to highlight its strengths in energy, investment, and infrastructure, promoting regional economic stability and market expansion.

AI In-brief Today 13:02

Search continues for woman who fell into deep ravine in Mae Hong Son

A female tourist plunged into a deep ravine from a clifftop campsite at Doi Wa Wa Jo, Mae Hong Son, initiating an urgent search.
Rescue teams, facing treacherous terrain and poor visibility, launched a full-scale operation this morning after nightfall forced a delay, with the victim's status currently unknown.