Don Mueang expressway tolls will rise by 5-10 baht on December 22

23 Sept 05:23 Key points summarised by AI

Don Muang Tollway will implement a 5-10 baht increase on elevated expressway tolls starting December 22, in accordance with its concession contract.
Tolls for four-wheel vehicles from Din Daeng to Don Mueang will rise by 10 baht to 90 baht, while the Don Mueang to National Memorial section will see a 5-baht increase, reaching 35 baht for four-wheelers.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 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).