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Hospitals opt out of health security budget talksAn association of state-run hospitals nationwide said it boycotted a meeting on Monday called by the National Health Security Office (NHSO) because the office has ignored its opinions on a budget allocation plan for the hospitals for the coming 2025 fiscal year, starting Oct 1.
Mid-priced hotels struggled in August
Tourists in the mid-priced and budget segments remain sensitive to prices, meaning hotels rated less than four stars struggled to maintain their room and occupancy rates in August.
Trio of stars march at HK Open
Thai trio Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Ratchanok Intanon and Pornpawee Chochuwong advanced to the women's singles last 16 of the US$420,000 BWF Hong Kong Open on Wednesday.
New minister promises to tackle living costs, Chinese imports
New Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has vowed urgent measures to address high living costs, accelerate free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, and tighten control over the influx of Chinese imports.
Unravelling the allure of Japan to Thais
The number of tourist arrivals to Japan this year consistently hit record highs, with more than 3 million visitors to the country per month from March to July.
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