Over 4,700 villages in Thailand remain flooded

14 Sept 08:29 Key points summarised by AI

Over 4,700 villages and 400,000 households across Thailand remain inundated, with 12 fatalities reported since late September.
While floodwaters recede and the rainy season concludes, affected homeowners face increased repair costs for damaged properties due to rising construction material prices.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

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).