More shelters and jobs to be created for the homeless in Bangkok

24 Sept 09:18 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok plans to expand shelters and create job opportunities for homeless individuals, particularly the newly homeless, to enhance their quality of life and reduce homelessness.
Deputy Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon emphasized providing temporary shelters as a first priority, with a new potential site identified under the expressway near Maha Phruttharam Temple.
The strategy focuses on employment as a long-term solution, requiring the easing of certain rules to help the homeless find jobs and achieve financial stability.
Addressing homelessness is an "uphill task" that demands public participation and a shift in perception, encouraging the public to view homeless people as individuals in need of support.

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).