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Business · 18 Oct
Thailand seeks US$200 million World Bank loan for solar and energy upgrades
Thailand is seeking a US$200 million World Bank loan to fund solar power and energy-saving upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, the government said on 18 October. The project would start in Bangkok and industrial estates, covering schools, healthcare facilities, district offices and public lighting.
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Sunset Sunrise: Japanese Film Screening at TK Park Celebrates 140 Years of Japan–Thailand RelationsSquare A and B, CentralWorld. BangkokEvent details →Culture, travel & food
More →- Travel · 18 OctPoland joins Malta and other European destinations in introducing tourist chargesPoland is joining Malta and other European destinations in introducing tourist charges, Travel and Tour World reported on 18 October. The report says rising visitor numbers are straining cities, public services and historic attractions, and that new overnight charges could follow in Kraków and elsewhere.
- Travel · 18 OctPhuket Vegetarian Festival enters final day with firecracker-filled processionPhuket's Vegetarian Festival entered its final day on 18 October, with Lor Rong Shrine holding its Ew Keng procession through Phuket Town. Spirit mediums joined amid firecrackers. Shrines planned farewell ceremonies from around 22:00 at Laem Saphan Hin, and Go Teng poles will be dismantled on 19 October.
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More →- 18 OctSettlers attack European diplomats and French mayor in West Bank, Belgium says
- 18 OctClashes in Yemen as aid agencies warn civilian toll is worsening
- 18 OctPope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery
- 18 OctZelenskyy says Trump's pause on Russia sanctions bill is a 'reward' for Putin
- 18 OctPolice fire teargas as tens of thousands protest across France
- 17 OctSuper tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says