COVID-19 hospital admissions increase 12.9% during the past week

13 Sept 08:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a 12.9% increase in COVID-19 hospital admissions, with 718 patients admitted and 11 deaths between January 14-20.
Among the admitted, 209 suffered severe lung infections and 149 required ventilators, with a notable number of fatalities and severe cases occurring in unvaccinated individuals.
The dominant COVID JN.1 variant is circulating, causing symptoms like coughing and muscle pain, though it is not considered more severe than previous variants.
Health authorities advise continued precautions, including wearing masks in crowded places, frequent hand washing, and testing for flu-like symptoms.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 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).