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Bangkok increases canal drainage ahead of greater influx from north and rain

24 Sept 09:31 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating water drainage from city canals into the Chao Phraya River, anticipating increased runoff from the north and more rain.
Efforts are focused on northern districts, utilizing canals like Prem Prachakon with additional pumps, as the Chao Phraya River's level steadily rises due to increased upstream dam releases.

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).