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Warnings of possible flooding in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon

13 Sept 12:18 Key points summarised by AI

The National Water Command Centre (NWCC) warns residents in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon to prepare for Tha Chin River overflows until Sunday.
Heavy rainfall increased Krasiao reservoir water, necessitating higher discharge into the Tha Chin River and Krasiao Creek, which, combined with high tides, will elevate river levels by 15-30 cm.
This surge threatens numerous districts in the three provinces and low-lying areas along Krasiao Creek, with some areas, like parts of Phet Kasem Highway, already experiencing flooding.

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).