Thailand’s COVID infections last week increased by 24 percent

22 Sept 04:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded a significant 24.97% increase in COVID-19 infections last week, totaling 3,957 cases.
The country also reported 69 deaths, averaging nearly 10 fatalities daily, with a notable number of patients suffering from lung infections or requiring ventilators.
Experts link the surge to relaxed public behavior, decreased precautions, viral mutations, and diminishing vaccine-induced immunity.
A Chulalongkorn University medical expert recommends booster shots for individuals vaccinated over seven months ago to reduce severe illness, death, and Long COVID risks.

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).