Surrogacy may include in health insurance scheme

21 Sept 02:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Health Service Support Department is consulting with insurance bodies to integrate surrogacy into health insurance, aiming to address falling birth rates and an aging society.
The proposed insurance will cover surrogate mothers from pregnancy until 30 days post-delivery, including illness and complications, with policies expected to be ready by the third quarter of this year.

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).