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More districts in Nonthaburi declared flood disaster zones on Tuesday

13 Sept 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

Nonthaburi expanded its flood disaster declarations to include Bang Bua Thong, Bang Kruai, and additional areas of Pak Kret district, as overflows from the Chao Phraya River inundated more communities.
Numerous municipalities and villages across the newly declared zones, including Bang Phut, Phimon Rat, and Bang Rak Phatthana, are now designated flood disaster areas.
Army Commander-in-Chief General Narongpan Jitkaewtae visited Nonthaburi to oversee troops assisting with flood relief efforts, such as filling sandbags to reinforce flood walls.
Despite breaches in some flood walls due to rising waters, municipal workers successfully plugged the gaps, and a new flood wall is being constructed along Nonthaburi 1 Road.
Troops will maintain a round-the-clock presence in Nonthaburi municipality to provide emergency assistance to affected residents.

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).