Court orders government to form urgent plan to address PM 2.5

13 Sept 06:29 Key points summarised by AI

A Chiang Mai Administrative Court ordered the Prime Minister and National Environment Board to develop an emergency plan within 90 days to tackle severe PM2.5 pollution in northern provinces.
This significant ruling follows years of hazardous PM2.5 levels exceeding 100 microns per cubic meter since 2017, a rise in related illnesses, and the government's previous failure to hold urgent meetings to address the crisis.

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).