Bangkok sets up temporary shelters for flood evacuees

23 Sept 04:28 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) established temporary shelters across five districts (Bang Khen, Lak Si, Don Mueang, Sai Mai, Lat Krabang) to prepare for potential resident evacuations due to flooding.
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt expressed concern over high water levels in major canals hindering drainage, especially after heavy rains, and announced plans to acquire more water pumps and shift focus to canal dredging for future flood prevention.
The Governor recognized and honored a drainage unit employee, Boonruang Thana, for his courageous act of diving into a drainage system to clear a critical clog.
Officials successfully pumped most water from a flooded underground condominium parking lot in Bang Khen, significantly reducing water levels, with Governor Chadchart visiting the site and apologizing for the city's inability to prevent all flood impacts.

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).