Bangkok near bottom of latest world work-life balance ranking

13 Sept 09:55 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok ranks 96th out of 100 cities in Kisi's 2022 Work/Life Balance Index, indicating a significantly poor global standing.
The index evaluates cities based on work intensity, societal support, and liveability, placing Bangkok among the lowest-ranked alongside cities like Sao Paolo and Dubai.

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).