Bangkok Post - APRIL 18, 2025

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APRIL 18, 2025

New bill to deregulate film industry

The Ministry of Culture is moving to amend the Film and Video Act (2008) to boost Thailand's film-making industry's competitiveness on the global stage.

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MP's brother under scrutiny for road rage attack

An elderly couple were injured when a BMW driven by a member of a prominent political family hit their pickup truck on Bangkok's eastern outer ring road in Pathum Thani province on Wednesday morning.

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Asean unity against tariffs eyed

Thailand is ready to support Asean's collective approach in negotiating with the United States over its reciprocal tariffs on the regional bloc's exports, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.

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Lift flaw tied to SAO building fate

A structural imbalance in a lift shaft may have contributed to the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building during last month's earthquake, says Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

1 min

No winners in US trade war

White House using tariffs as unfair weapon against smaller nations, according to China’s Ambassador to Thailand, writes Mongkol Bangprapa

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BJT MP jailed 13 years for embezzlement

The Khon Kaen Provincial Court yesterday sentenced Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party MP Ekarat Changlao to almost 13 years in jail for his involvement in embezzling 405 million baht from the Khon Kaen Teachers Saving Cooperative.

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Coalition partners ‘to see out this term’

Despite their rocky relationship, the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party, are expected to stick together and see out the remaining two years of the government's term, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the main opposition People's Party, said.

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Amlo to reinstate policy on politicians

The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has received an assurance from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) that a shelved measure to rein in politicians who launder ill-got gains will be restored, says the agency's chief.

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Farmers oppose US beef import plan

The Beef Cattle Association of Thailand, along with more than 60 associated organisations, called at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to express concerns over a government plan to allow US beef imports in exchange for certain trade deficit items.

1 min

Govt urged to step up curbs on proxies

Ombudsman Somsak Saicheua has called on the government to impose stricter penalties on foreign proxy businesses in Thailand, warning their growing presence across various sectors is undermining economic opportunities in the country.

1 min

Wrongfully jailed man sues

Cops relent after family battles to clear his name, writes Nujaree Raekrun

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Northern rivers face 'severe pollution'

A civil society group and several academics in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai have issued an urgent letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, demanding government intervention to address severe pollution in the Kok and Sai rivers, which flow into Thailand from Myanmar's Shan State.

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Northern rivers face ‘severe pollution’

A civil society group and several academics in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai have issued an urgent letter to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, urging the government intervention to address severe pollution in the Kok and Sai rivers, which flow into Thailand from Myanmar’s Shan State.

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Rubber farmers ask for aid amid crunch

Rubber farmers across Thailand are appealing for government help following the sharp drop in the price of rubber, which has fallen from nearly 70 baht per kilogramme to just 48-50 baht in a matter of weeks.

1 min

Chinese embassy slams UK politicians' 'arrogance

LONDON: The Chinese embassy in the UK lambasted \"anti-Chinese rhetoric\" of some British politicians, who criticised Beijing after a Chinese group said it would shut down the UK's last two steel furnaces.

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Xi arrives in Cambodia for visit

China strengthening ties in the region

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Ministers to head to US at end-April for tariff talks

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's trade minister and second finance minister will go to the United States at the end of this month to discuss the US tariffs imposed on the country, the communications minister said yesterday.

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Beijing, KL vow to keep peace in the S China Sea

China and Malaysia said they would seek to peacefully resolve disputes in the South China Sea and pledged support for the United Nations in a joint statement issued yesterday at the end of a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Junta to free 4,893 inmates in amnesty

NAY PYI TAW: Myanmar’s military government said yesterday it will release nearly 5,000 prisoners in an amnesty to mark the country’s new year festivities.

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Tehran 'not far' from nuclear bomb

UN watchdog chief sounds warning

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Israel says 30 percent of Gaza now turned into a buffer zone

Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 per cent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged territory.

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Trump 'puts end' to Israeli plan to strike Iran nukes

US President Donald Trump scuppered an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, as Washington attempts to reach a deal to curb Tehran’s weapons program.

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'Hints' of life spotted far from Earth: Astronomers

Astronomers announced yesterday that they had detected the most promising \"hints\" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system, though other scientists expressed scepticism.

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Trump calls Harvard uni a 'joke', eyes end to funds

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called Harvard a \"joke\" Wednesday and said it should lose its government research contracts after the prestigious university refused demands that it accept outside political supervision.

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Term 'woman' based on sex at birth: court

UK ruling a blow to transgender rights

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Cracks in state health system

The resignation of six medical interns from a rural Bueng Kan provincial hospital this month has again raised concerns about systematic problems in state hospitals.

2 mins

Record gold crowded by one player

For the first time in two years, US megacap tech stocks are no longer considered the most crowded trade on the planet.

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Trump must learn from history's Arctic profiteers

The US president has not been subtle about his goals for the Arctic: “We’ll give you far more than you have now,” he told Greenland, he noted, while sitting behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office. The desk, made from the British Arctic exploring vessel called HMS Resolute, is itself a reminder of the northern voyages of empire builders — the type of pursuit the president is after.

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Deficits, debt and delusion in US-China trade

A flurry of accusations, finger pointing and political grandstanding dominate the headlines as the trade war with China escalates.

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Clearer policy on Myanmar is needed

Regrettably, the recent earthquake in Myanmar compounds the longstanding pain and suffering inflicted on the people of the country due to authoritarianism and human rights violations. Such a catastrophe also is a catalyst for transformative, corrective change.

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Herro to the rescue as Heat scorch Bulls

LOS ANGELES: Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat cruised past the Chicago Bulls 106-90 to seal their NBA play-in tournament alive on Wednesday.

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PGA Tour suspends Bryan for playing in LIV event

NEW YORK: The PGA Tour has suspended Wesley Bryan for playing in a LIV Golf-backed event two weeks ago.

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‘Don’t stop believing in your dreams’

It’s the best day of my golfing life and I’m very proud of myself, proud of never giving up. I’m proud of how I kept coming back and dusting myself off and not letting the disappointments get to me. It’s a dream come true. I have dreamt about this moment for as long as I can remember.

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Twins blow lead, edge NY Mets in 10

LOS ANGELES: Ty France led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a run-scoring single that lifted Minnesota to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets as Minnesota took a second straight loss for the first time this year.

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Gabon striker Boupendza dies in China

BEIJING: Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC’s decision to go ahead with a league match hours after the death of their Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza.

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Chelsea boss defends his style of play despite boos

LONDON: Chelsea are moving in the right direction and developing a play-ing style that will help them in the long run, coach Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday in an impassioned defence of his players who were jeered over the weekend.

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Bayern turn their sights on Bundesliga, Club World Cup

BERLIN: Bayern Munich's dream of playing in the Champions League final at their home stadium lies in tatters after their quarter-final exit on Wednesday, but they can still salvage a successful season by bagging the Bundesliga and Club World Cup titles.

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Star Neymar leaves pitch in tears due to thigh injury

RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar's injury woes continued on Wednesday when the Santos forward left the pitch in tears due to a left thigh problem in the first half of their 2-0 win over Atletico Mineiro in Brazil's Serie A.

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Formula One It's McLaren duel in desert

Oscar Piastri will become Australia's first Formula One championship leader in 15 years if the McLaren racer wins for the third time this season in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

2 mins

Arteta's Arsenal come of age

Gunners deliver a Madrid masterclass

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Inter dreaming of treble glory

MILAN: Inter’s Milan’s treble dream is alive and kicking after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich as the Serie A giants won a pulsating last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate.

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Captain Van Dijk extends Liverpool deal until 2027

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk has extended his contract with the Dutch centre back signing to stay at Anfield until 2027, the Premier League side said yesterday, ending a protracted saga that had dragged on for several months.

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Buriram on quadruple track after Angels win

Buriram United remained on course to achieve an unprecedented Thai quadruple as they moved into the semi finals of the League Cup following a 2-1 victory over Bangkok United on Wednesday night.

1 min

Wealthy Chinese still keen on Thailand

Wealthy Chinese buyers have shifted from the US to Thailand for overseas homes, with Thailand rising from seventh to first last year, though safety concerns remain as the kidnapping of a Chinese actor may delay decision-making.

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New hearing date set in Nescafé case

The Min Buri Civil Court has set June 20 as the hearing date to issue a decision following a supplementary petition filed by Nestlé requesting the president of the Court of Appeal for Specialized Cases to clarify the jurisdiction of the Min Buri Civil Court.

1 min

BoT sees drop in GDP growth due to tariffs

The Bank of Thailand expects GDP growth to dip to less than 2.5% this year, primarily attributed to the impact of US reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.

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Virtual banks to be announced in June

The Finance Ministry is scheduled to announce the list of approved virtual banks by June 19, with the Bank of Thailand confirming it will grant three bank licenses in the initial stage.

1 min

High value-added opportunities identified

Exports of medical and personalised food products from Thailand are on the rise, showcasing significant potential, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

1 min

Bourse urges investor caution on MORE shares

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has issued a warning to investors, urging them to consider attending the special general meeting (AGM) of More Return Plc (MORE) today, while thoroughly reviewing the proposed capital increase of 30% of the company’s capital.

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Baht likely to surpass 33 to dollar in Q2

Currency rallies to a 6-month high

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KBank offers helping hand to exporters by US tariffs

As part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of the US tariffs on Thai exports, Kasikornbank (KBank) is assisting export clients in exploring new international markets to minimise potential disruption.

1 min

Dow launches new drive to recycle plastic waste

Firm eyes carbon neutrality by 2050, writes Lamonphet Apisitniran

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Earthquake hits Chiang Mai's room rates during Songkran

Despite a robust performance during the Songkran holidays, hotels in Chiang Mai offered lower room rates than last year in a bid to draw last-minute domestic travellers, whose confidence was still shaken by last month's earthquake.

1 min

Sky ICT expands scope of passenger processing system

SET-listed Sky ICT has expanded and upgraded its Common Use Passenger Processing System (CUPPS), a pre-boarding passenger system, to cover 13 airports nationwide, supporting the tourism sector.

2 mins

Geely distributor mulls parts venture

Thonburi Neustern Co, the distributor of electric vehicles under the Geely brand, is planning to strengthen the Chinese EV maker's position in Thailand through new investment, starting with the development of an auto parts centre.

1 min

Temu and Shein see sales surge in US

Online shopping giants Temu and Shein saw their sales rebound in March and April as US shoppers stockpiled products like makeup brushes and home appliances before tariff-led price increases rise.

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US dollar falls on trade war worries

RBC BlueBay Asset Management has opened short positions on on the US dollar, betting on the end of US exceptionalism as President Donald Trump's trade war threatens to destroy decades of trust and credibility in the currency.

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Trump touts progress in Japan tariff talks

Jumps in on early trade negotiations

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Nvidia 'kept some China customers in dark on new rules'

Nvidia did not warn at least some major customers in advance about new US export rules as it was told about a week ago, requiring it to obtain licenses to sell its China-focused artificial intelligence chip, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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Taiwan's chip companies are caught in US-China tariff war

And navigating that reliance could prove to be one of the trickiest policy problems both countries face in their trade relations.

3 mins

Seoul to play shipbuilding card in trade talks

A long-standing US ally, South Korea is also the world’s second-largest shipbuilder after China. This prowess offers a trump card Seoul will argue can help Trump with his goal of reviving America’s maritime industry. In exchange, they hope to mitigate the punishing tariffs Trump threatens to impose on South Korean exports such as its frying and Kia cars, steel and aluminum, and LG dishwashers.

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US targets DeepSeek and its American chip supplier Nvidia

Two months after DeepSeek, China’s artificial intelligence star, rattled Washington and shook Wall Street, US officials are taking steps to crack down on the Chinese start-up and to snare its American chipmaker, Nvidia.

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Tariffs of 10% can still wreak havoc

The blanket tariffs, now considered low after recent events, still threaten to harm world trade and make everything more expensive for everyone, writes Patricia Cohen from London

3 mins

Court does away with limit on US credit card late fees

NEW YORK: A government-imposed $8 limit on most credit card late fees is the latest consumer protection regulation to be scrapped by President Donald Trump’s administration.

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TSMC profit jumps, upbeat on outlook

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, logged a forecast-beating 50% leap in quarterly profit and said it still expects robust growth this year despite US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies.

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Hermes to pass on tariff costs to US customers

PARIS: France's Hermes will fully shift the burden of tariffs in the United States to its wealthy clientele, the company said yesterday, as it posted first-quarter sales that slightly missed market expectations in a sign of slower weakness.

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US Fed details plans for tariff turmoil

As President Donald Trump’s trade policy has started to take shape, officials at the Federal Reserve have been more vocal about the shock sweeping throughswathes of the economy.

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Counting calibres

Audemars Piguet celebrates 150 years with perpetual calendar models

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Kind of blue

Nestled in the Jura Mountains, the Vallée de Joux is dotted with villages including Le Brassus, where Audemars Piguet’s watchmaking began in 1875.

1 min

Comedian Nate Bargatze to host Emmy Awards

Comedian Nate Bargatze, one of the United States’ most successful stand-ups, will host this year’s Emmy Awards, organisers said on Wednesday.

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J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleaded not guilty in a Hong Kong courtroom on Tuesday to a charge of indecent assault of a woman at a Hong Kong restaurant in March.

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Rising to the occasion

Easter desserts anyone can make

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