Sak Surin clear of elephant-related diseases

14 Sept 03:59 Key points summarised by AI

Sak Surin, the elephant recently repatriated from Sri Lanka, has been medically cleared of several major elephant-related diseases, including Trypanosoma evansi, tuberculosis, and herpes, following blood analysis.
Currently assessed at a healthy level 3, Sak Surin is adapting well in quarantine, consuming a large diet of grass and fruit, and showing positive signs of interaction with mahouts.

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).