Flood warning in 11 southern provinces for December 8th-11th

13 Sept 11:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s National Water Command Centre issued a flood warning for 11 southern provinces, advising residents to prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding from December 8th to 11th.
Specific districts across provinces like Chumphon, Phuket, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Songkhla are identified as highly vulnerable to river overflows and inundation.
Agencies in the affected provinces are instructed to continuously monitor weather and water levels, particularly in areas with high rainfall or repeated flooding, and to proactively manage water in reservoirs and rivers.
Local authorities are tasked with keeping the public informed, issuing timely flood advisories, and having emergency personnel and equipment on standby to respond to any crisis.

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).