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7 north-eastern provinces bracing for Mekong River overflows until Thursday

21 Sept 02:45 Key points summarised by AI

Seven north-eastern provinces in Thailand are advised to brace for sudden Mekong River overflows from Sunday until Thursday.
The alert stems from heavy rains triggered by Tropical Depression Mulan in Laos, which significantly increased water volume through the Xayaburi dam, causing downstream Mekong levels to rise by up to 2 meters.
While most areas affected by Mulan's initial impact have seen flooding subside, specific districts in Nan and Mae Sai (Chiang Rai) are still recovering, facing property damage and utility disruptions.
Nationwide, over 5,000 households across 11 northern, north-eastern, and eastern provinces reported flood damage, with one fatality confirmed.

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).