Thailand officially enters rainy season

14 Sept 12:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's rainy season officially began yesterday and is expected to continue until mid-October, with the Meteorological Department forecasting one or two tropical storms for northern regions in August or September.
Rainfall is predicted to be normal this year, with varying intensity throughout the season; expect increased rain from late May to mid-June and again from August to September, potentially causing flash floods, while a reduction from mid-June to mid-July may lead to water shortages in some areas.

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).