Bangkok skywalk and road closures until Saturday during APEC Summit

13 Sept 12:17 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok implements skywalk and extensive road closures until Saturday, November 19, as part of heightened security measures for the APEC Summit.
Motorists are advised to avoid numerous key roads daily from 6 pm-8 pm and 9 pm-11 pm, with several alternative routes recommended to mitigate traffic disruptions.

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).