Two more helicopters deployed to combat forest fires in Chiang Mai

2 Oct 12:32 Key points summarised by AI

Two additional helicopters are deployed to combat persistent forest fires raging for four days in Chiang Mai's Ob Luang National Park.
Despite efforts, the fires remain difficult to control due to their location on high mountains, hindering access for firefighters.
The ongoing fires are causing severe PM2.5 air pollution, with levels exceeding safety standards across many northern provinces, notably Chiang Mai.
Elevated PM2.5 levels are also reported in several other northern and some northeastern provinces, while Bangkok maintains good air quality.

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).