CAAT advises Thai airlines to avoid air space over and near Taiwan

13 Sept 13:43 Key points summarised by AI

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has instructed all Thai airlines to avoid airspace around Taiwan, following China's declaration of the area as a "dangerous zone" due to military exercises.
China's military drills, scheduled from Thursday to Sunday, are a direct protest against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan.

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).