Summer storm warning for Bangkok and 41 other provinces

14 Sept 09:34 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Meteorological Department issued a summer storm warning for 42 provinces, including Bangkok and its suburbs.
Residents in the northern, north-eastern, central, and eastern regions should brace for heavy rain, strong winds, and potential hail.
The severe weather is forecast to occur from Sunday, March 12th, until Tuesday, March 14th.
This weather phenomenon is caused by a moderate cold front colliding with westerly winds amidst the country's hot weather.

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).