Construction of Pink Line extension suspended for a week

13 Sept 11:20 Key points summarised by AI

Construction of the Pink Line extension is suspended for one week after liquid cement from the site damaged a passenger car and caused a minor injury.
Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit ordered an examination of contractor procedures and announced a performance score reduction for the concessionaire, Northern Bangkok Monorail (NBM), due to negligence.

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).