Heavy rain forecast for southern Thailand until next Wednesday

13 Sept 06:19 Key points summarised by AI

Southern Thailand faces heavy to very heavy rainfall until next Wednesday, risking flash floods and river overflows across 11 provinces due to an intensifying monsoon.
The Meteorological Department warns of rough seas and strong winds in the Gulf of Thailand, advising small vessels to stay ashore and larger ones to exercise extreme caution.

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).