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Construction of elevated motorway on Rama II Road halted for safety checks

13 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Highways Department ordered a temporary halt to the Rama II elevated motorway construction until Friday for urgent safety inspections.
This suspension addresses numerous public complaints about falling construction materials from the site, which have damaged vehicles and raised significant safety concerns.
The decision follows a fatal incident on July 31st, where a beam from a U-turn flyover bridge fell on Rama II highway, killing two people and injuring two others.
Inspectors are given five days to complete initial safety checks on the 24.7-kilometer M82 project, with possible extensions granted on a case-by-case basis.
The department also requested cooperation from the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) to ensure contractors on the adjacent Rama III-Dao Khanong project prioritize public safety.

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).