Thailand reports sixth confirmed monkeypox case

15 Sept 07:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirms its sixth monkeypox case: a 21-year-old Thai woman who recently returned from Qatar.
The woman developed symptoms abroad, sought medical attention upon returning to Thailand, leading to confirmed infection; 28 contacts are being monitored, with four identified as high-risk.

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).