Bangkok Post - April 21, 2025

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April 21, 2025

Chiang Mai sets fingernail dance record

Chiang Mai has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest traditional fon leb (fingernail dance) performance with 7,218 participants taking part to celebrate the city's 729th anniversary.

1 min

Cabinet reshuffle 'by July'

A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place before July, with political observers saying there are likely to be changes to the line-up of ministers in charge of economic affairs.

2 mins

DSI seeks trio over ownership

A search is underway for three Thai executives of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co who are wanted by authorities in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office building during the March 28 earthquake, which killed dozens of workers.

1 min

Victims get two cash offers

Smithiphat Leenawat, the driver of a BMW involved in a recent traffic collision in Pathum Thani, yesterday visited a hospital with 200,000 baht in cash to pay the medical expenses of an elderly couple injured in the accident.

1 min

Chula scholar eyes court seat

After ripping up his 2006 ballot, 'royalist' professor seeks to share knowledge, writes Chairith Yonpiam

3 mins

Public warning after drug cocktail Songkran deaths

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has issued a public warning following the emergence of a dangerous new drug cocktail known as “Kanamon” or “Latabu,” which claimed two lives and left another victim in critical condition during the recent Songkran festival in Bangkok.

1 min

Govt measures to help soften blow on smaller businesses

The government has introduced five relief measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the US tariff conflicts, aided by government spokesman Sasikarn Wattanachan yesterday, will be implemented through the Export-Import Bank (Thailand)(Exim Bank), a state run financial institution under the Finance Ministry.

1 min

Warnings as PM visits Cambodia

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will pay official visits to Cambodia on Wednesday and Thursday.

1 min

City Hall under fire over compensation

City Hall has defended itself against criticism it paid inadequate compensation for house repairs to some earthquake victims, saying more money could be forthcoming in exceptional cases.

1 min

Budget debate slated for late May

Disagreements over casino 'not a hurdle'

2 mins

Govt signs UN marine treaty

Thailand has signed the United Nations agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, or the BBNJ agreement, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

1 min

Ambassador urges end to trade war

WASHINGTON: China's ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has urged Washington to seek common ground with Beijing and pursue peaceful coexistence, while warning that China stands ready to retaliate in the escalating trade war.

1 min

Alarm over Jakarta’s rising military

Greater military influence in government reports, unrest and a stuttering economy — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s first six months in power have triggered alarm bells for activists worried about a return to the authoritarian roots.

2 mins

Social media fuels growing ‘sex tourism’ in Japan

Increasing numbers of foreign men among those seen visiting areas depicted online, writes Caroline Gardin

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Death toll in attacks by suspected cattle herders rises to 56

LAGOS: The death toll in attacks by suspected cattle herders on communities in central Nigeria's Benue State has risen to 56, Governor Hyacinth Alia said on Saturday, underscoring a resurgence of such deadly clashes in Africa's most populous nation.

1 min

US and Iran making 'progress' on nuclear talks

ROME: The United States and Iran made progress in a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week, both sides said.

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Fate of one hostage unknown

GAZA CITY: The fate of a US-Israeli hostage who Hamas said had featured in an Israeli truce proposal remains unknown, the group said on Saturday, separately releasing a video of another captive alive.

2 mins

More attacks despite Easter truce: Kyiv

KYIV: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday said Russian forces were continuing their shelling and assaults along the front line despite Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a surprise brief Easter truce.

3 mins

Nasa astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday

Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.

1 min

Kennedy's daughter laments photographs

Robert F Kennedy's daughter Kerry on Saturday described the \"pain\" she and her family felt on seeing photos published by the Trump administration of her father's autopsy after his 1968 assassination.

1 min

Trump urges justices to reject deportation pause

WASHINGTON: Trump administration lawyers urged the Supreme Court in a court filing Saturday afternoon to reject an emergency request to temporarily block deportations of Venezuelans under a rarely invoked 18th-century wartime law.

2 mins

Anwar plants first seeds

After years of diplomatic deadlock, recent moves by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra have sparked cautious optimism over Myanmar.

2 mins

Will the global economy stall?

The timing could hardly have been less propitious. Just as the world economy was showing signs of stabilising, the odds of a policy-induced global recession have risen significantly.

2 mins

SAO collapse probe shreds reputations

Out of the blue and rather belatedly, former auditor-general Phisit Leelaramethaporn uttered a ridiculous apology over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district, saying he was sorry for using feng shui in his selection of the building’s location.

3 mins

How the US can resolve the Iran problem

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will “solve the Iran problem” and that “it’s almost an easy one.”

3 mins

Former nemesis Warriors, Rockets clash

During one five-year stretch last decade, the teams squared off four times in the playoffs.

2 mins

Phillies hang on for close Marlins victory

PHILADELPHIA: Bryson Stott had three hits and three RBIs, Trea Turner rapped four hits and drove in two runs, and the hosts Philadelphia Phillies survived Miami's six-run uprising in the ninth inning to beat the Marlins 11-10 on Saturday.

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Kim takes 1-shot lead over Thomas, Novak at Heritage

South Korean Kim Si-Woo fired a five-under-par 66 on Saturday to seize a one-shot lead over two-time major champion Justin Thomas and Andrew Novak after 54 holes at the US PGA Tour's RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

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T-Wolves dominate Lakers as Nuggets edge Clippers

LOS ANGELES: The Minnesota Timberwolves, fuelled by 25 points from Jaden McDaniels, cruised past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 on Saturday in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series.

3 mins

'So grateful' — Ohtani and wife welcome first child

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced on Saturday that he and his wife Mamiko, have welcomed their first child.

1 min

Flick hails Barcelona's comeback triumph

Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

2 mins

China's Lei stuns champ in 1st round

Chinese debutant Lei Peifan caused a huge shock on the first day of the snooker world championship as he stunned defending champion Kyren Wilson 10-9 at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.

1 min

Hoy, wife provide solace for each other's ills

The 49-year-old six-time Olympic track cycling gold medallist was told he had two to four years to live in February last year, but he said he uses his \"competitive spirit\" to push him on with \"actual events and goals\".

2 mins

Napoli going 'beyond all limits'

Napoli coach Antonio Conte believes his players are giving their all as they remain firmly in the race for their second Serie A title in three years.

1 min

Bayern inch to closer to German title

Harry Kane scored his 24th league goal of the season as Bayern Munich romped to a 4-0 win at Heidenheim on Saturday, moving the German giants ever closer to the Bundesliga title.

2 mins

Trio share lead at LA C'ship, Jeeno four off pace

Taruman's Taniya Sukapan and Amariss Bardan share the lead with Lauren Coughlin share the lead with Lauren's Ingrid Lindblad at the LPGA Tour's LA Championship going into the final round at El Caballero Country Club.

1 min

T1 title race goes down to the wire

The winners of Thai League 1 will be decided on the last day of the season after leaders Buriram United suffered a shock defeat on Saturday night while second-ranked Bangkok United posted a convincing victory.

1 min

City boss Pep looks forward to Villa 'final'

LONDON: Pep Guardiola is looking forward to a 'final' against Aston Villa tomorrow after his side earned three precious points in their bid for Champions League football next season with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Everton.

1 min

Saudi Arabia open to 64 teams at 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia would be ready and willing to host a 64-team World Cup in 2034 if Fifa accepts a controversial proposal to expand the tournament from 48, according to the kingdom's sports minister.

1 min

'We really need to talk'

The business sector wants the government to use the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs to commence negotiations with the US, write Nareerat Wiriyapong, Phusadee Arunmas and Molpasorn Shoowong

6 mins

Pundit says China to gain from tariff move

US President Donald Trump's tariff policy is likely to make China even stronger and clarify the trend in manufacturing base relocations from China to other countries, including Thailand, says Sompop Manarungsan, president of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management.

2 mins

Office to study impact of US tariffs on borrowing

The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to assess the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff policy on fundraising costs.

1 min

Survey highlights shifting work trends

The struggle to attract and retain talent will continue to escalate this year, with companies eager to remain competitive.

2 mins

Study to consider solar panel recycling

Concern over scrapped solar panels that are accumulating in the country, potentially posing a grave risk, has convinced SCG Eco Services to conduct a study on an electronic waste recycling project.

2 mins

Condo buyers appraise developers following quake

Condo buyers have become more cautious, selecting developers that act responsively and effectively to circumscribe the recent earthquake-raised safety anxieties in Bangkok's high-rise condo market.

2 mins

Tariff unease hits all asset classes

Both risk assets and traditional safe havens are under pressure from new US trade strategy, writes Nareerat Wiriyapong

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Labouring under an illusion

Life for workers in the Thai film and TV industry lacks the protections afforded full-time employees, as smaller budgets and tougher workloads lead to calls for better government and union protections, writes Kuakul Mornkum

5 mins

Thieves target Lego kits in lucrative trade

Some Lego sets have skyrocketed in value, but behind the eye-popping price tags is a dark side: an underground market that fuels brazen thefts, writes

3 mins

People love Studio Ghibli, but should they be able to copy it?

NEW YORK: Animated movies, like those from famed Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, are not made in a hurry.

3 mins

Hope sparkles anew for India jewellery after US tariff pause

India’s gems and jewellery industry is breathing a momentary sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump paused harsh tariffs that threatened exports across tens and tens of thousands of jobs.

2 mins

Investors take profits as gold pushes past $3,300

Gold prices eased late last week as investors booked profits ahead of the long weekend, although a softer US dollar and escalating US-China trade tensions kept bullion well above $3,300 per ounce.

1 min

Oil Market Outlook

Oil prices rose last week on supply concerns as US President Donald Trump repeated his vow to reduce Iran’s energy exports to zero.

2 mins

Tinkering with yen could be risky

US President Donald Trump’s desire for a stronger yen against the dollar is almost certain to figure into trade negotiations with Japan, but any savvy effort to shift the currencies is fraught with risks for both sides.

1 min

Elaine Wynn, who helped modernise Las Vegas, dies at 82

NEW YORK: Elaine Wynn, who built a glamourous casino-and-resort empire with her former husband, Steve Wynn, transforming Las Vegas into a global destination, and who went on to become a powerful education advocate, arts patron and Democratic fund-raiser, died last Monday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 82.

5 mins

IMF warns of effects of trade war

WASHINGTON: The world economy is expected to grow slower this year and experience higher inflation than was visually anticipated, according to new forecasts to be released by the International Monetary Fund that will show the global fallout of the US trade war.

3 mins

EVOLVING LANGUAGE

A community-led project is developing sign language for deaf LGBTI to improve healthcare access and reduce isolation

4 mins

JOIN THE GLOBAL RESEARCH COMMUNITY AT ICBIR 2025 IN BANGKOK

The Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNI) is proud to announce the 10th International Conference on Business and Industrial Research (ICBIR 2025), set to take place from May 22–23, at the TNI campus in Bangkok. Hosted by Research TNI, this mile-stone event continues its tradition of bringing together academics, students and industry professionals for two days of dynamic knowl-edge exchange and innovation.

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Connect with manufacturers at jewellery expo

Entrepreneurs, businesspeople and manufacturers in the jewellery and gemstone industry are invited to unlock their potential by joining Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok 2025, which will take place at Hall 5-7, LG floor of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, from Wednesday to Saturday.

1 min

Afrobeats star Davido sees Nigeria's star rising

The way Davido sees it, Nigerian culture is having a moment.

2 mins

Dior picks Jonathan Anderson as their new menswear designer

Christian Dior appointed Irish man Jonathan Anderson as its new artistic director for mens wear, as the struggling brand owned by LVMH seeks to revive growth.

1 min

Diego Luna feels he will need therapy after Andor ends

For actor Diego Luna, Season 2 of the Disney Plus series Andor, based on the Star Wars franchise, correlates with real-life sociopolitical issues that go beyond a sit-com.

1 min

Drake attacks Lamar's Super Bowl performance in lawsuit against record label over 'like 'em young' lyrics

Drake expanded his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, saying more people were duped into believing he was a paeophile after rapper Kendrick Lamar performed Not Like Us at Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammy Awards.

1 min

Sweden turns up Eurovision heat with wacky sauna song by KAJ

Sweden is getting up a head of steam for what could be a record number of Eurovisions this year with a humor-steaming act.

2 mins

ELECTRIFYING EXPERIENCE

Bentley's 4th-gen Conti GT gets a hybrid powertrain

5 mins

'Baby Defender' EV to gun for Mercedes 'Little G'

Land Rover is gearing up to launch a long-mooted and highly ✓anticipated smaller entry-level Defender as a crucial new model in its electric SUV portfolio.

3 mins

When the past returns

Scandinavian thriller The Glass Dome presents a chilling premise but fails to deliver

4 mins

Dough therapy

An activist uses the process of baking bread to provide mental support so LGBT! Muslims can embark on a journey of self-discovery

4 mins

Russia bans Elton John AIDS Foundation to defend 'spiritual and moral values'

Russia's General Prosecutor last week banned the activities of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, accusing it of taking a negative stance towards countries like Russia that protect \"traditional spiritual and moral values\".

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