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Thai health minister catches COVID-19 after overseas trip despite 6 vaccine shots

14 Sept 03:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul tested positive for COVID-19 upon returning from an overseas trip, despite having received six vaccine doses.
He is experiencing mild symptoms, attributed to his recent booster shots, and has been advised to self-isolate for one week.
Officials confirm his infection will not impact Thailand's policy to open the country, while encouraging the public to wear masks in crowded areas and get booster doses.

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).