“Buddy dive” planned for Tham Luang rescue – news report

21 Sept 10:20 Key points summarised by AI

A "buddy dive" rescue plan, where experienced divers accompany each of the 12 boys and their coach, is proposed for the "Wild Boars" soccer team trapped in Tham Luang cave, potentially launching this weekend.
The accelerated timeline prioritizes the children's current good health and high oxygen levels, aiming to extract them before heavy monsoon rains, forecast for Sunday, raise cave water levels.
The operation's two phases include equipment staging and obstacle clearing by Saturday evening, followed by the risky "buddy diving" extraction starting as early as Sunday morning.
Thai military leadership and international teams have been briefed on the proposal, with rescue officials acknowledging the urgent need to act before worsening weather conditions.

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).