Top Thai virologist says monkeypox is difficult to control

13 Sept 11:28 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Yong Poovorawan highlights the difficulty in controlling monkeypox due to its mild or asymptomatic nature, making early detection and containment challenging.
He predicts the virus, primarily found in gay men, could spread to heterosexual populations, pets, and rodents, given their shared living environments.
Globally, over 17,000 monkeypox cases have been reported across 75+ countries, with the majority in Europe and the US, 98% affecting males, and only five fatalities, all in Africa.
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency; Thailand has confirmed two cases, a Nigerian national and a Thai man.

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).