Heavy flooding in Chiang Mai on Friday morning

23 Sept 01:54 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai's Muang district experienced severe flooding Friday morning after heavy overnight rain, causing significant traffic delays, particularly near the airport, and forcing several schools to close.
The Northern Meteorological Centre recorded 67.3mm of rainfall and forecasts continued rain for Chiang Mai and other northern provinces over the next five days.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).