Over 400 villages in Thailand’s Pattani province flooded

14 Sept 05:21 Key points summarised by AI

Over 400 villages across 12 districts in Thailand's southern Pattani province are submerged, forcing many residents to evacuate to temporary refuge.
The severe flooding is caused by run-offs from neighboring Yala province, leading the Pattani and Sai Buri rivers to overflow, with some areas in Mueang district experiencing water depths of up to two meters.

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).