Foreigners infected with COVID-19 can visit Thailand

13 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's cabinet has decided to remove COVID-19 from the list of forbidden diseases for foreign visitors, enabling individuals infected with the virus to enter the country.
Despite this change, foreigners with other serious conditions such as leprosy, dangerous tuberculosis, advanced syphilis, elephantiasis, and diseases related to drug abuse will still be barred from entering or residing in Thailand.

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).