More doctor and nurse positions to be created in state hospitals

13 Sept 13:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health and Civil Service Commission will create approximately 35,000 doctor and 140,000 nurse positions over the next three years to combat staff shortages and brain drain.
A long-term strategy includes admitting an additional 2,000 medical students annually to increase the future supply of doctors.
Regulations will be reviewed to upgrade doctors' status to specialists, providing an incentive to retain them in state hospitals and prevent their departure to higher-paying private sector jobs.
The initiative aims to alleviate the severe overwork experienced by young doctors in state hospitals, a primary factor contributing to high resignation rates.

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).