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Northern China flash flood kills at least 8
Read more: Northern China flash flood kills at least 8China has suffered weeks of extreme weather since July, testing efforts as flash floods displace thousands and threaten billions of dollars in economic losses.
Thailand
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Thailand sees upside to Trump court ordered US tariff reset
Read more: Thailand sees upside to Trump court ordered US tariff resetA reset of many US tariffs to a uniform 15% will strengthen Thailand’s appeal as a manufacturing and investment hub, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Temple faces probe over land grab
Read more: Temple faces probe over land grabA Saraburi forest monastery is accused of illegally occupying more than 2,000 rai of state land to build meditation huts and host concerts.
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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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Cambodia getting help with ‘kamikaze’ drones, says Thailand
Read more: Cambodia getting help with ‘kamikaze’ drones, says ThailandAssessments of drone debris indicate that the devices used by Cambodian forces closely resemble first-person-view (FPV) “kamikaze” drones widely deployed in the Russia–Ukraine war, according to a source in the 2nd Army Area.
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Northern China flash flood kills at least 8
Read more: Northern China flash flood kills at least 8China has suffered weeks of extreme weather since July, testing efforts as flash floods displace thousands and threaten billions of dollars in economic losses.
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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.
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Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Read more: Call for speedy passage of clean air billTourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
