Vendors along Phadung Krung Kasem Canal face eviction

13 Sept 14:14 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's Pom Prap Sattru Phai district office will begin evicting vendors occupying public spaces along Phadung Krung Kasem Canal, including the Bobae, Mahanak, and Saphan Khao market areas, tentatively on July 1st.
This action follows an online survey where most Bangkok residents voted to reclaim the land from vendors and transform it into a public recreational space.

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).