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Entering post-pandemic era, Thailand sees 29,000 daily COVID infections since June 25

15 Sept 00:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand records an average of 29,000 daily COVID-19 infections since June 25, totaling over 207,000 out-patients with mostly mild symptoms, as the nation navigates its post-pandemic transition.
Despite concerns from the WHO about Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants and rising cases in some provinces, Thailand plans to reclassify COVID-19 as an endemic disease to boost tourism and economic recovery.
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) extended the state of emergency until the end of September, the 19th extension, to manage the ongoing spread while assuring sufficient hospital beds for severe cases.

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).