Bangkok and the North to remain cool on Monday and Tuesday

14 Sept 01:39 Key points summarised by AI

Temperatures in Bangkok, northern, and north-eastern Thailand are forecast to drop by 1-3oC on Monday and Tuesday due to a strong cold front.
Rough seas are predicted in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, with warnings for sailors to exercise caution and avoid stormy areas.

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).