Cyclone Mocha will bring rain to Thailand until Monday

13 Sept 16:15 Key points summarised by AI

Cyclone Mocha, though not directly hitting Thailand, will bring widespread rain and isolated heavy downpours across 47 provinces from Friday to Monday.
The Thai Meteorological Department advises small vessels in the Andaman Sea to stay ashore due to rough seas and warns residents near mountains and waterways to brace for potential flash floods and overflows.

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).