Three new monkeypox cases found in Thailand

10 Sept 21:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported three new monkeypox cases (two Thai, one foreigner) between March 13th and 23rd, escalating the total to 18 since last year.
Two of the new patients contracted the virus through sexual relationships with male strangers at entertainment venues, prompting health officials to initiate contact tracing and observation at these locations.

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).