Thailand’s second monkeypox case now in hospital

21 Sept 07:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirms its second monkeypox case, a 47-year-old Thai man, who has been admitted to Bangkok's Vajira Hospital for treatment.
The patient experienced fever, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, and rashes starting July 12th, leading to his hospitalization and a positive lab confirmation.
Health officials are actively tracing and testing contacts, identifying 10 housemates for isolation and further investigation into the patient's recent interactions.
The first monkeypox case involved a Nigerian man who fled to Cambodia, while a recent suspected case in Phuket was confirmed to be chickenpox, not monkeypox.

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).