Thailand’s dry season officially begins on Sunday

14 Sept 02:05 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand officially enters its dry season on Sunday, with forecasts indicating it will be hotter than last year, reaching 40-43°C in some northern provinces and 39°C in Bangkok.
The dry season will transition from cool mornings in the north until mid-March to intense heat by April, with summer storms and hail predicted for some areas.
Southern Thailand is expected to face increased rainfall from April to mid-May, particularly on the western coast, leading to rough sea conditions in the Andaman Sea with waves up to 2-3 meters.
Farmers are advised to reserve water for farming, as average rainfall is predicted to be normal in the north but potentially higher in the south before reducing in July.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).