Thailand reports its 12th monkeypox case

10 Sept 18:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed its 12th monkeypox case in a 25-year-old Omani tourist in Phuket, who developed fever and blisters after arriving from Oman and visiting local entertainment venues.
The patient is receiving treatment, with his three travel companions under medical monitoring, as global monkeypox infections surpassed 75,000 cases and 32 deaths by October 20th.

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).