Expandable flood barriers installed in Bangkok’s Rama III area

13 Sept 14:39 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok officials deployed expandable, water-filled flood barriers on Rama III Road to combat overflows from the Chao Phraya River and address leaks from a nearby construction site.
This new system, supported by water pumps, aims to prevent flooding during high tides, with city officials expressing confidence in its protective capacity.

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).