61 people die of heat stroke in first four months of this year

20 Sept 01:25 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 61 heat stroke deaths in the first four months of the year, with 33 fatalities concentrated in the north-eastern region.
Victims were predominantly working-age elderly males, particularly farm and manual laborers, with significant risk factors including heavy alcohol consumption, underlying diseases, and outdoor work.
Recognize heat stroke by symptoms such as high body temperature without sweating, rapid heartbeat, headache, confusion, or fainting; immediate first aid involves cooling the victim and seeking urgent medical care.
Prevent heat stroke by avoiding direct sunlight activity, especially between 11 am and 3 pm, and never leaving children or pets in parked cars without air-conditioning.

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).