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Loss of water retention areas worsens flood situation in Ubon Ratchathani

13 Sept 10:36 Key points summarised by AI

Rapid urban development and inadequate planning in Ubon Ratchathani have eliminated natural water retention areas, intensifying this year's severe flooding, particularly in low-lying Warin Chamrap district.
Villagers describe the current floods as the worst in 44 years, causing extensive hardship for both people and starving livestock, with future extreme weather expected to worsen the crisis.

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).