Widespread flooding in Chiang Mai as Ping River breaches flood wall

14 Sept 14:36 Key points summarised by AI

The Ping River overflowed its banks and breached flood walls, causing widespread inundation across Chiang Mai's Muang district, including its vital economic zone.
Water levels at the Nawarat Bridge surged to 4.65 meters, significantly exceeding the 3.70-meter critical level due to runoffs, with officials warning of worsening conditions as more runoff is expected.

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).