Anti-COVID nasal spray to be available from October 1st

21 Sept 04:50 Key points summarised by AI

An anti-COVID nasal spray, 'Vaill CoviTRAP', developed by a consortium including HSRI and Chulalongkorn University, will be commercially available from October 1st after Thai FDA approval.
The spray prevents coronavirus from attaching to the nasal cavity and reduces viral load using Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), requiring three applications daily.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).