Chaengwattana area worst hit by Monday night’s downpour

14 Sept 02:43 Key points summarised by AI

Chaengwattana experienced severe flooding and commuter disruption due to several hours of heavy rain, with the Meteorological Department recording 165.5mm of rainfall.
Bangkok is forecast to receive more rain and isolated heavy showers, covering 70% of the city this evening.
Ayutthaya's Tha Rua district is bracing for intensified flooding as the Pasak Dam increases water discharge, submerging its fresh market under 2 meters of water and forcing its closure.

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).