Sam Khok district of Pathum Thani declared a flood disaster zone

13 Sept 06:59 Key points summarised by AI

Pathum Thani's Sam Khok district is now a flood disaster zone, with over 5,000 households submerged by the overflowing Chao Phraya River, forcing residents to use boats for travel.
Authorities are distributing relief supplies and sandbags, while locals report an unusually rapid increase in water levels following increased water discharge from Ayutthaya province.

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).