Large fire in Thonburi community, no injuries

14 Sept 00:59 Key points summarised by AI

A major fire erupted in a Thonburi community, consuming 31 rented rooms and displacing approximately 100 residents.
Firefighters contained the blaze in about an hour with no injuries reported, while initial investigations suggest an explosion in an unoccupied house may have triggered the rapid spread.

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).