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Many Thais start to remove face masks in some places, online survey finds

23 Sept 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

A recent online survey reveals that 62.8% of Thais now prefer to remove their face masks in specific public locations, while 36.3% still choose to wear them.
Preferred places for mask removal include entertainment venues, cinemas, shopping centers, markets, and public transport, despite some of these being high-risk environments for COVID-19 transmission.
The Department of Health Service Support expresses concern, urging the public, especially vulnerable groups, to continue wearing masks in crowded or poorly-ventilated areas, even as outdoor mask mandates have been relaxed.

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).