Fire at Chatuchak market’s pet zone

13 Sept 09:46 Key points summarised by AI

A pre-dawn fire ravaged the pet zone of Bangkok's Chatuchak market, resulting in the tragic death of hundreds of caged animals and damage to over 100 stores.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze within an hour, with the cause currently under police investigation and concerns raised about the building's structural integrity.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Today 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).