Excessive PM2.5 dust affects 52 areas in Bangkok and suburbs

14 Sept 04:50 Key points summarised by AI

PM2.5 dust levels in 52 areas across Bangkok and its suburbs, along with numerous other provinces, currently exceed safety standards, posing potential adverse health effects.
Air pollution is expected to worsen until March 3rd, driven by an approaching cold front from China, with PM2.5 measurements ranging significantly high in central, northern, and eastern regions.

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).