Thailand lowers COVID-19 alert from Level 3 to 2 nationwide

14 Sept 06:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has lowered the nationwide COVID-19 alert from Level 3 to Level 2, citing a consistent decline in new infections, serious cases, and fatalities.
This downgrade is supported by the absence of new infection clusters despite the reopening of pubs and bars, alongside hospital bed occupancy for COVID-19 patients remaining under 10%.
While vulnerable groups (over 60, pregnant, underlying diseases, unvaccinated) are advised to avoid crowded venues and public transport, the general public can resume normal life by adhering to 'Universal Prevention' measures like mask-wearing and social distancing.
The Ministry strongly recommends booster shots for all, especially high-risk individuals, as recent fatalities predominantly involve these categories, and further eased international travel by scrapping the 'Thailand Pass' from July 1.

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).