Warning of summer storms in 14 provinces on Sunday

2 Oct 09:41 Key points summarised by AI

Fourteen provinces across northern, northeastern, and eastern Thailand are advised to prepare for summer storms and strong winds today (Sunday).
These storms result from a moderate cold front from China converging with intensifying easterly and south-easterly winds bringing humidity from the Gulf of Thailand, following recent flash flooding and wind damage in areas like Si Racha and Sakhon Nakhon.

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).