More than 4,900 households in Pathum Thani flooded

13 Sept 09:48 Key points summarised by AI

Pathum Thani is experiencing significant flooding, affecting 4,926 households in Muang and Sam Khok districts due to overflows from the Chao Phraya River and Rangsit Prayoonsak canal.
The provincial administration has deployed 61 water pumps across 34 locations to expedite drainage, but high water levels pose a substantial challenge to these efforts.
Many roads remain flooded, with advisories issued for motorists, and despite contingency plans for evacuation, most residents are reluctant to leave their homes.
Satellite data from GISTDA reveals extensive flooding across key river basins nationwide, impacting approximately 258,064 hectares of land.

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).