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All temporary COVID-19 hospitals to be closed at the end of September

14 Sept 23:25 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Health Service Support Department will close all temporary COVID-19 hospitals, such as community isolation facilities and "hospitels," by September 30th.
This decision aligns with the reclassification of COVID-19 from a "dangerous infectious disease" to an "infectious disease under watch" starting October 1st.
The closures are due to a steadily improving COVID-19 situation, with fewer infections and hospitalizations, enabling ordinary hospitals to manage cases.
Licenses for these facilities will not be renewed, except for those still treating patients, which will remain open until all patients are discharged.
After October 1st, COVID-19 will be treated like the flu, with mild or asymptomatic patients advised to strictly follow DMHT measures for five days.

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).