AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

Thailand increases breastfeeding, reduces adolescent births and violence

13 Sept 22:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand demonstrates significant progress in child wellbeing, marked by a rise in exclusive breastfeeding (29% in 2022 vs. 14% in 2019), a substantial decrease in adolescent birth rates (from 51 in 2015 to 18 in 2022), and reduced domestic violence against children (from 75% in 2015 to 54% in 2022).
Despite these gains, the MICS 2022 survey highlights worrying trends in education, showing a decline in early childhood education attendance (75% in 2022 vs. 86% in 2019) and pre-primary learning levels, alongside increased out-of-school rates, particularly at the upper secondary level (15%).
The pandemic's impact is evident in increased screen time for young children (62% of under-5s use devices, some for 3+ hours daily), which is linked to deteriorating literacy and numeracy skills and reduced parental engagement in learning activities.
The findings underscore the 'devastating and lingering impact of the pandemic' on children's development and education, emphasizing the need for investment in quality education, health, and social protection systems to ensure children reach their full potential.

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).