Death toll from Phuket boat accident rises to 21

14 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI

The death toll from the Phoenix dive boat sinking off Phuket has climbed to 21, with 37 passengers still unaccounted for.
The double-decker boat, carrying 105 people, capsized in rough seas after reportedly ignoring severe weather warnings, prompting extensive search efforts for survivors.

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

Yesterday 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).