Closure of Mae Fah Luang airport runway extended until Friday night

23 Sept 05:20 Key points summarised by AI

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport extends its runway closure until Friday night to facilitate the removal of a disabled Nok Air Boeing 737-800.
Removal efforts face difficulties as the aircraft's landing gear repeatedly gets stuck in muddy ground, requiring additional equipment and prolonging the operation.
The incident occurred last Saturday when the Nok Air flight, carrying 164 passengers and six crew, skidded off the runway during heavy rain; no injuries were reported.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is investigating the incident, including the pilot's decision to delay passenger evacuation after the plane skidded.

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).