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Nineteen people in Phuket who had contact with monkeypox infected Nigerian tested

24 Sept 07:03 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket health officials identified and tested 19 "high-risk" contacts of Thailand's first monkeypox case, a Nigerian man, with initial results showing two negatives and others pending.
All identified contacts are in isolation and under 21-day monitoring by health officials, with follow-up tests planned.
The infected Nigerian man is receiving treatment in Cambodia and will not be returned to Thailand, potentially facing prosecution for illegal entry.
Thailand's Public Health Minister affirmed that current COVID-19 screening measures are adequate for monkeypox, urging the public not to panic due to its difficult transmission, as an urgent meeting is set following WHO's emergency declaration.

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).