AI In-brief 11 Sept 22:04

EV suspected in blaze at Bangkok tower in Bangrak

A fire broke out in the underground parking lot of an eight-story building in Bangkok's Bangrak district, forcing the evacuation of numerous tenants.
Initial investigations suggest electric vehicles (EVs) parked in the lot as the suspected cause of the blaze, with firefighters still working to control the fire.

AI In-brief Today 14:06

Thai government launches ฿50,000 rooftop solar subsidy for households

The Thai government launched a ฿50 billion 'Rooftop Solar for the Public' scheme, offering a ฿50,000 subsidy per household to one million residences.
This initiative aims to promote clean energy adoption and reduce household electricity bills across the country.
Key conditions include that the ฿50,000 subsidy cannot be combined with a ฿200,000 income tax deduction, and State Welfare Cardholders must forfeit their ฿315 monthly electricity subsidy for 20 years.
Registrations are open until January 31 next year, with applicants required to be Thai nationals linked to the electricity meter and install 5-10 kW systems from registered contractors.