Thailand reports first case of Omicron BA.2.75 sub-variant

15 Sept 13:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirms its initial Omicron BA.2.75 sub-variant case in Trang province, identified by Ramathibodi Hospital's Centre for Medical Genomics from a June 28th specimen.
The sub-variant, first detected in India, exhibits an enhanced ability to evade immunity and may be resistant to vaccines developed from the Wuhan strain.
Despite its rapid spread in India, there is currently no clear evidence suggesting that BA.2.75 is more virulent or causes more severe illness than other Omicron sub-variants.

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).