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Bangkok’s house and building owners urged to check fire risks and exits

13 Sept 13:45 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt urged all house and building owners to inspect their premises for fire risks, ensure clear escape routes, and confirm fire extinguishers are in working order.
This directive follows recent devastating fires, including a fatal blaze in Chinatown's Sampeng Market and another in the Bon Kai community that left over 100 residents homeless.
Property owners are specifically advised to check window grilles that can trap occupants and ensure internal fire-fighting systems in high-rise buildings are fully operational, with city officials offering support and advice.

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).