COVID-19-infected schoolboy dies of MIS-C, DDC says

21 Sept 07:09 Key points summarised by AI

A 6-year-old unvaccinated schoolboy, infected with COVID-19, tragically died from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), as confirmed by Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC).
MIS-C is a serious, uncommon post-COVID-19 condition that primarily affects school-aged children, leading to widespread inflammation and potentially critical illness.
The DDC urges parents to vaccinate their children, emphasizing that inoculation can prevent MIS-C and help control the rapid spread of the Omicron BA.5 sub-variant among schoolchildren.

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).