Total lunar eclipse on Loy Krathong night on November 8th

25 Sept 06:37 Key points summarised by AI

A total lunar eclipse will spectacularly coincide with Thailand's Loy Krathong festival on November 8th, visible worldwide.
In Thailand, observers can witness the moon turn blood-red for approximately 57 minutes starting around 5:44 PM, with NARIT hosting special viewing events.

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).