Rain forecast for most parts on Saturday

13 Sept 09:55 Key points summarised by AI

A moderate south-westerly monsoon and a low-pressure cell drive widespread rain across most of Thailand, including Bangkok, with isolated heavy downpours.
Regions from the North to the South anticipate rain, with varying probabilities (40-60%) for specific provinces.
Choppy seas are predicted in the northern Andaman Sea (up to 2m waves) and Gulf of Thailand (1-2m waves), prompting warnings for mariners.

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).