Thailand records 621 approved surrogacy cases in seven years

2 Oct 04:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has approved 621 surrogacy cases in seven years since legalization, primarily to assist legally married but infertile couples in having children.
The strict law prevents commercialization, requiring committee consent, mandating that only married Thai couples (at least one Thai national, married 3+ years) can seek services, and outlawing the sale of ova, sperm, and embryos.

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).