Yellow Line must replace all bolts on finger plates for safety

13 Sept 12:51 Key points summarised by AI

The Rail Transport Department mandated Eastern Bangkok Monorail (EBM) replace all finger plate bolts along the Yellow Line track after some were found missing and fell onto walkways, citing safety concerns.
A stranded train continues to block a track section, causing partial service and is estimated to take 2-3 months for removal, delaying the full resumption of operations.
EBM was ordered to increase expansion joint inspections, while passengers face reduced train frequency, shuttle bus transfers on affected routes, and a 20% discount due to the ongoing inconvenience.

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).