2 killed, 30 injured in a bus accident in Kanchanaburi

14 Sept 09:12 Key points summarised by AI

A double-decker bus carrying 60 passengers from a study trip in Kanchanaburi flipped over on a sharp bend in Si Sawat district, resulting in two fatalities and approximately 30 injuries.
The accident occurred when the driver reportedly lost control and struck a roadside barrier, with emergency services using power tools to free trapped passengers, and police are investigating the exact cause.

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).