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37 people die, 351 injured on first day of 7-day New Year travel period

13 Sept 12:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded 37 deaths and 351 injuries from 349 road accidents on the first day of the New Year holiday, primarily caused by speeding (41.55%) and drunk driving (23.50%).
Motorcycles were involved in over 81% of these accidents, with most occurring on straight roads and highways during the 6-7 PM timeframe, prompting strict law enforcement and 65,530 legal actions.

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).