Six districts in Ayutthaya declared flood disaster zones

13 Sept 14:35 Key points summarised by AI

Six districts in Ayutthaya province have been officially declared flood disaster zones following increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam.
Over 50 pumps are deployed, and sandbags reinforce flood walls along the Chao Phraya River to protect communities, farmlands, and historical sites.
More than 22,000 households along the Pa Sak River in Ayutthaya are affected by overflows due to increased water release from the Rama 6 Dam.
Neighboring Ang Thong province also faces severe inundation, impacting over 600 households, fruit orchards, and rice fields, with some areas lacking flood wall protection.

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).