Water in Ping River in Chiang Mai exceeds critical level

13 Sept 16:49 Key points summarised by AI

Ping River in Chiang Mai surpasses its critical water level of 3.70 meters, reaching 4.35 meters, prompting advisories for residents to monitor the situation without panicking.
Reinforced flood walls are currently preventing overflows, and officials assure the water will not reach the 2011 flood peak of 4.94 meters.
Authorities are inspecting flood preparedness and distributing sandbags, while other provinces along the Yom River are warned to brace for potential overflows due to full reservoirs from Tropical Storm Noru.

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).