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Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: Police
Read more: Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: PoliceThe attack took place at Or Tor Kor Market, a short distance from the popular Chatuchak market in Bangkok.
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Speaker sees ‘no disruptions’ in PM vote
Read more: Speaker sees ‘no disruptions’ in PM voteHouse Speaker Sophon Zaram expressed confidence that Thursday’s parliamentary vote to select a new prime minister will proceed smoothly, in line with regulations and fairness.
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50-satang hike in diesel price confirmed
Read more: 50-satang hike in diesel price confirmedThe pump price of diesel, previously capped at 30 baht a litre, will increase by 50 satang on Wednesday, and will continue to rise gradually to 33 baht to reduce the burden of subsidies, authorities said on Tuesday.
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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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Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: Police
Read more: Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: PoliceThe attack took place at Or Tor Kor Market, a short distance from the popular Chatuchak market in Bangkok.
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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.
