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COVID infections on the rise in 44 provinces, over 30,000 new cases a day

13 Sept 14:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is experiencing a significant surge in COVID-19 infections across 44 provinces, reporting an average of 31,148 new cases daily, with experts estimating the actual figure to be much higher.
The same period saw 236 deaths, primarily affecting vulnerable groups like the elderly and those with underlying diseases, alongside 853 serious cases requiring hospitalization.
Restrictions on anti-viral medication procurement will ease, allowing private medical facilities (Sept 1) and state units (Oct 1) to independently acquire drugs, and pharmacies to sell them with doctor's prescriptions.
Authorities continue to advise public mask-wearing, while the Prime Minister asserts the ongoing necessity of the emergency decree for COVID-19 control, despite projections of declining infection rates within a month.

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).