Transport Ministry plans to replace Mor Chit 2 bus terminal

13 Sept 14:23 Key points summarised by AI

The Transport Ministry plans to construct a new, permanent high-rise bus terminal to replace the temporary Mor Chit 2 facility.
The new terminal will connect to Bang Sue or electric train stations and will feature scheduled bus arrivals and departures to minimize congestion, modeling itself after Tokyo's efficient bus terminal system.
Despite an estimated land cost of up to 7 billion baht, the state-run Transport Company is expected to fund the project without additional government aid, while Mor Chit 2 will receive immediate facility improvements before the Songkran holidays.

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).