Snake problem in Bangkok

13 Sept 12:51 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's 199 Hotline receives over 100 daily calls (every 15 minutes) from residents seeking help with snakes, predominantly pythons and cobras, entering their homes.
The surge in snake numbers is attributed to an ample food supply, including rodents and pets, and a lack of natural predators, as Thai culture does not consume snake meat.

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).