Thailand to issue COVID-19 reclassification measures this Friday

13 Sept 11:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand officially reclassifies COVID-19 as an "infectious disease under watch" from October 1st, signaling its transition into a post-pandemic era.
The CCSA will announce new measures this Friday, covering legal, health, communication, and management, to normalize life, with the cabinet also removing COVID-19 from the list of forbidden diseases for foreign visitors.

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).