Thailand needs 400 more psychiatrists in next 5 years

13 Sept 00:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health plans to add 400 qualified psychiatrists within the next five years to meet the country's increasing demand for mental health services.
Over 2.5 million people sought psychiatric counseling in the 2022 fiscal year, indicating a significant and rising patient load.
An estimated 1.9 million drug addicts annually will require psychiatric care, categorized into three levels based on addiction severity, further straining existing resources.
Currently, Thailand has 822 psychiatrists, averaging one per 100,000 population, with a notable concentration of professionals in Bangkok.

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).