Heavy rain forecast for 15 southern provinces through Monday

14 Sept 00:47 Key points summarised by AI

Fifteen southern provinces in Thailand are advised to prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall today and tomorrow, driven by an intensifying low-pressure cell and a moderate northeasterly monsoon.
Rough seas, with waves reaching 2-3 meters in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, prompt warnings for sailors to exercise caution and advise small vessels to remain ashore.

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).