Excessive PM2.5 dust detected in 43 areas of Bangkok on Friday

25 Sept 05:54 Key points summarised by AI

43 areas in Bangkok recorded PM2.5 dust levels above the safe standard (50 microns), with some areas reaching 74 microns, posing potential health risks.
Air quality is forecast to deteriorate further on February 1st and 2nd, with PM2.5 levels expected to rise due to poor air circulation, especially in central Bangkok and parts of Thon Buri.

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).