Air quality in most of the country to improve for a week

13 Sept 13:36 Key points summarised by AI

Air quality across most of Thailand, including Bangkok and 37 other provinces currently facing high PM2.5 pollution, is expected to improve for a week starting tomorrow.
Despite the anticipated improvement, various regions reported significant PM2.5 readings today, with Bangkok and surrounding areas showing levels up to 43.2µg/m³.
Bangkok's air pollution clinics recorded an increase in patients seeking treatment for pollution-related symptoms, with 113 visits in the first two weeks of this month compared to 100 during the same period last year.

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).