48 killed and 411 injured in road accidents on Songkran Day

13 Sept 04:27 Key points summarised by AI

Road accidents on Songkran Saturday resulted in 48 deaths and 411 injuries, pushing the three-day total to 116 fatalities and 968 injuries from 936 incidents.
Speeding (40.05%) and drunk driving (27.81%) were identified as the primary causes, with motorcycles involved in 85.50% of accidents, mostly occurring on straight routes.

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).