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Two men charged with ‘spying on UK Jewish community’ for Iran
Read more: Two men charged with ‘spying on UK Jewish community’ for IranNematollah Shahsavani, 40, and Alireza Farasati, 22, are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday
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Iranian missiles cause ‘extensive damage’ to world’s biggest natural gas plant in Qatar as Tehran furiously hits back across Gulf following US-Israeli strike on fuel facility – sending price of crude SOARING
Read more: Iranian missiles cause ‘extensive damage’ to world’s biggest natural gas plant in Qatar as Tehran furiously hits back across Gulf following US-Israeli strike on fuel facility – sending price of crude SOARINGLIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail’s live coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran as the conflict enters its 19th day. Tehran has vowed revenge after the killing of security chief Ali Larijani.
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Thailand
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Tourism’s 2-speed economy
Read more: Tourism’s 2-speed economyTourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
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BoT to monitor KBank after Gulf purchase
Read more: BoT to monitor KBank after Gulf purchaseThe Bank of Thailand is monitoring the increased shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) of 10% by Gulf Development Plc, saying KBank will be placed under intensified supervisory oversight.
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Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Read more: Early dissolution seen rattling bourseAnalysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday’s announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
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Prescription scheme wins insurers’ nod
Read more: Prescription scheme wins insurers’ nodThe Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and the insurance industry have officially endorsed the government’s “Sukkai Sabai Krabao” (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet) initiative, which allows patients treated at private hospitals to use their prescriptions at participating outside pharmacies.
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Fears over impact on economic policy
Read more: Fears over impact on economic policyTrade associations say the dissolution of parliament could hinder the implementation of key economic policies, and have called for the formation of a new government with full authority within the legal timeframe.
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New Election Commission chief eyes Feb 8 as possible election date
Read more: New Election Commission chief eyes Feb 8 as possible election dateNarong Klunwarin, the newly appointed chairman of the Election Commission (EC), has affirmed the agency’s full readiness to organise the upcoming general election following the House dissolution.
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Ministry of Commerce unveils MOC Plus
Read more: Ministry of Commerce unveils MOC PlusThe Ministry of Commerce has launched MOC Plus, a new initiative to enhance government services by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies.
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Rate cut likely at Monetary Policy Committee meeting next week
Read more: Rate cut likely at Monetary Policy Committee meeting next weekAnalysts expect the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut its policy rate by 0.25 basis points (bps) at next week’s meeting, following the US Federal Reserve’s latest move as multiple pressures weigh on the domestic outlook.