Fire at Ministry of Energy in Bangkok now under control

15 Sept 02:31 Key points summarised by AI

A fire broke out on the 33rd floor of the Ministry of Energy's Energy Complex building in Bangkok around 1:30 PM today, producing thick black smoke.
The blaze, which started in a pile of waste construction materials during renovations, has been brought under control, with an investigation into its cause underway.

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).