Khaosan Halloween to go ahead with increased safety measures

20 Sept 04:32 Key points summarised by AI

The "Khaosan Halloween 2022 Party Fantasy" will proceed as planned, with organizers implementing heightened safety measures in response to the recent Itaewon tragedy.
Khaosan Business Operators Association has used the Itaewon incident as a learning opportunity, ensuring clear exit signs in Thai, English, and Chinese, and deploying police to maintain order.
While acknowledging some narrow lanes, organizers assert Khao San Road's layout differs from Itaewon and will remove all stalls to ensure unobstructed pedestrian access.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt mandated increased safety at Khao San Road and other festive events, emphasizing crowd control and requiring officials to undergo CPR training.

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).