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Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
Read more: Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raidUS immigration authorities arrested 475 workers, including over 300 South Koreans, at a Hyundai Motor car battery factory in the southern state of Georgia.
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Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probe
Read more: Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probeChina’s two top anti-corruption bodies announced on Saturday (Sep 6) in an online statement that Yi Huiman “is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”.
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Thailand’s next PM Anutin reaffirms fresh polls promise
Read more: Thailand’s next PM Anutin reaffirms fresh polls promiseConservative tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul was confirmed by parliament on Sep 5, ending a week-long power vacuum following the ouster of his predecessor Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
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Construction costs rise on tensions
Read more: Construction costs rise on tensionsMiddle East tensions have pushed construction material prices to their highest level since the pandemic, increasing cost pressures on contractors, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
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Families turn to insurance for inheritance planning
Read more: Families turn to insurance for inheritance planningLife insurance is emerging as a powerful solution for wealth transfer, enabling families to distribute inheritances fairly among heirs while preserving asset value and minimising tax burdens, according to Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).
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Thailand offers Iran food for plastic pellets, fertiliser
Read more: Thailand offers Iran food for plastic pellets, fertiliserThailand is looking to export food and raw materials to Iran and other Middle East countries in exchange for its ships being allowed to safely bring back cargoes of plastic pellets and fertiliser from the conflict region, according to the commerce minister.
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THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Read more: THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closuresWhile rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
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New gas shipment heading to Thailand
Read more: New gas shipment heading to ThailandThailand is set to receive a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from overseas, ensuring adequate fuel for power generation as electricity demand surges during the hot season, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.
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European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractions
Read more: European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractionsEuropean tourists’ interest has shifted from southern Thailand to eastern attractions less affected by the Middle East war, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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Accessible abortion services
Read more: Accessible abortion servicesWarm and cosy — it is not only an abortion clinic, but a haven for women and LGBTIs to reclaim power over their bodies.
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Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Read more: Small firms under pressure as costs soarThai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.