Cold and windy weather forecast for Bangkok and suburbs

21 Sept 06:43 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok and its suburbs are forecast to remain cold and windy for the next 24 hours, with minimum temperatures expected to drop to 17-19°C.
Northern and Northeastern Thailand will experience significantly colder conditions, with minimums ranging from 2-9°C in northern mountainous areas and 5-10°C in higher northeastern elevations.
Southern Thailand's east coast anticipates widespread rain (40%) and high waves up to 4 meters, particularly in Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.

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).