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Need for understanding and supportive policies highlighted on World Schizophrenia Awareness Day

14 Sept 21:43 Key points summarised by AI

Advocates emphasize the critical need for increased societal awareness and supportive policies to foster greater inclusion and reduce stigma for individuals with schizophrenia.
Thailand has made progress by extending social security coverage and lifting employment restrictions for people with psychosocial disabilities, though employer perceptions still pose significant challenges to job opportunities.
Experts highlight that with advancements, one in three people with schizophrenia can recover and function normally, underscoring the importance of positive medical perspectives and community support.
World Schizophrenia Awareness Day aims to dispel myths and promote understanding of the disorder, which affects approximately 0.8-1% of Thailand's population, stressing the need for accessible treatment and welcoming communities.

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).