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Don Mueang airport’s escalator accident not caused by poor maintenance

14 Sept 02:20 Key points summarised by AI

An advisor to the Thai Engineering Institute suggested the Don Mueang airport escalator accident was likely caused by a small object creating a floor panel gap, dismissing poor maintenance or the escalator's age as factors.
The escalator is maintained daily by its supplier and its 30-year service life is within the normal 45-year lifespan, with passengers advised to hold handrails and avoid cell phones for safety.

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).