People in Chaiyaphum warned about the spread of Norovirus

13 Sept 09:52 Key points summarised by AI

Over 300 students across four schools in Chaiyaphum's Mueang district have been hospitalized with symptoms like stomach aches, diarrhoea, and vomiting, confirmed to be Norovirus.
Provincial health officials are advising residents to exercise extreme caution with food preparation, ensuring all ingredients are properly cooked and avoiding raw or half-cooked items, as the virus is often found in ice.

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).