Very hot in Bangkok’s Bang Na, Laem Chabang and Phuket on Friday

14 Sept 02:40 Key points summarised by AI

Dangerous heat indices exceeding 54°C are forecast for Bangkok's Bang Na, Laem Chabang, and Phuket on Friday, posing a severe risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
The heat index, or 'apparent temperature,' combines air temperature with relative humidity to indicate how hot it feels to the human body, with other areas like Phetchabun and Kosum Phisai also experiencing high readings.

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).