Bangkok roads to be avoided from 4pm to 7pm on Friday

13 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

Motorists are advised to avoid Rama 1 and Phaya Thai roads near the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre and Pathumwan intersection from 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday due to a planned protest.
Police recommend alternative routes, including Phetchaburi, Banthat Thong, Rama 4, Henri Dunant, Ratchadamri, and Wireless roads, and will deploy additional traffic officers to manage congestion and guide motorists.

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).