Survivors claim they were not warned to wear life jackets

15 Sept 19:02 Key points summarised by AI

A survivor of the Phoenix dive boat accident reported that passengers were not instructed to wear life vests nor given demonstrations on their use, despite deteriorating weather conditions.
As the boat encountered strong winds and began to tilt, the survivor observed panic among passengers before jumping into the sea and being rescued by a fishing boat.

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).