Bangkok Post - April 25, 2025

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April 25, 2025

Pakistani man arrested for identity theft

A Pakistani man has been arrested for assuming the identity of a dead Thai citizen for more than 10 years, which allowed him to access services and obtain benefits reserved for Thai citizens, according to the police.

1 min

Illicit foreign stakes in firms 'widespread'

China Railway No.10 is “just the tip of the iceberg” in a wider problem involving illicit foreign business ownership in Thailand, said Sittiphol Viboonthanakul, chairman of the House Committee on Economic Development.

1 min

Asean to team up on US tariffs

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has agreed to work together to increase its members' bargaining power in dealing with the United States' tariff hikes, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday.

2 mins

Elevator shaft walls now in focus

The State Audit Office (SAO) has issued a statement explaining the decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at its new 30-storey building, which allegedly contributed to the structure's collapse during an earthquake.

1 min

Agencies told to explain Thaksin case

The Office of the Ombudsman has given agencies 30 days to explain the controversial decision allowing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to receive medical treatment at Police General Hospital (PGH), instead of remaining in prison.

1 min

NATURAL DISASTERS Dept poised to put alert system to test

The first-ever nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast disaster alert system. will take place on May 2, 7 and 13, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

1 min

TCSD defends role in probe of Chula exam paper leak

The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has defended its role in the ongoing investigation into a 2023 exam paper leak at Chulalongkorn University, which allegedly involved a former high-ranking police officer enrolled in a special undergraduate law programme at the time.

1 min

Dept poised to put alert system to test

The first-ever nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast disaster alert system will take place on May 2, 7 and 13, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

1 min

More intra-Asean trading targeted

Thai trade rep meets bloc chief for talks

1 min

Parties urged to unite against ‘zero dollar' industry

Any attempt to crack down on the “zero-dollar” industry blamed for the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok must transcend the political divide as it requires close collaboration from the opposition and the public, said Industry Minister Akanat Promphan.

1 min

Panel urges easier compensation process

The House standing committee on economic development has urged the government to extend the deadline to apply for compensation for damages caused by the March 28 earthquake and streamline the process to assist home-owners affected by the disaster.

1 min

Panel urges easier compensation process

The House standing committee on economic development has urged the government to extend the deadline to apply for compensation for damages caused by the March 28 earthquake and streamline the process to assist homeowners affected by the disaster.

1 min

Parties urged to unite against 'zero dollar' industry

Any attempt to crack down on the “zero-dollar” industry blamed for the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok must transcend the political divide as it requires close collaboration from the opposition and the public, said Industry Minister Akanat Promphan.

1 min

CRYPTOCURRENCY Exchanges laundering money, new raids reveal

Police have conducted raids on eight locations across Phuket, Chon Buri and Bangkok, uncovering illegal cryptocurrency exchange operations allegedly used by Russian and Chinese organised crime groups for money laundering purposes.

1 min

SEC still pursued as logistics boon

The government is pushing ahead with the plan to develop the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC), an economic and transport infrastructure development project that will provide a better connection between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea while facilitating more vigorous economic development.

1 min

No cabinet reshuffle anytime soon: DPM

There is no sign of an impending cabinet reshuffle from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has the final say on the matter, says Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

1 min

Hanoi holds phone call with US on trade

Vietnam and the United States have started talks “on bilateral economic and trade issues” in the wake of threatened US tariffs, Hanoi said.

1 min

PM vows to punish Kashmir attackers

Will pursue them to the ‘ends of earth’

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PM vows to punish Kashmir attackers

Will pursue them to the ‘ends of earth’

4 mins

Seoul indicts another ex-leader

Former President Moon Jae-in of South Korea was indicted on a bribery charge yesterday, becoming the latest ex-leader to face a criminal trial in a country where subjecting former leaders to criminal investigations has become a recurring pattern.

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Seoul indicts another ex-leader

Former President Moon Jae-in of South Korea was indicted on a bribery charge yesterday, becoming the latest ex-leader to face a criminal trial in a country where subjecting former leaders to criminal investigations has become a recurring pattern.

2 mins

Kashmiri students are 'threatened'

Students from Indian-administered Kashmir have reported harassment and intimidation in India after a gruesome attack in the Himalayan region killed more than two dozen Indian men, a student association said yesterday.

1 min

Bessent pushes Ukraine on mining deal

US Treasury chief Scott Bessent told Ukraine's prime minister during a meeting in Washington on Wednesday that the two countries should sign a key resource extraction deal “as soon as possible.”

1 min

Quake hits off Istanbul coast

Hours after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook Turkey's biggest city, sending panicked residents racing onto the streets, Istanbul remained on edge late Wednesday as a string of aftershocks continued to rattle nerves.

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Quake hits off Istanbul coast

Hours after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook Turkey's biggest city, sending panicked residents racing onto the streets, Istanbul remained on edge late Wednesday as a string of aftershocks continued to rattle nerves.

2 mins

Russian missile attack kills 9 in Kyiv

At least 63 injured by 'combined strike'

2 mins

Huge crowds expected as Pope Francis lies in state

Huge crowds were expected yesterday for a glimpse of Pope Francis’s body on the second day of public tributes, after St Peter's Basilica stayed open almost all night to accommodate the crowds.

3 mins

Zelensky lands in S Africa for peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in South Africa yesterday for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa on bilateral cooperation and efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

1 min

Trump signals prospect of 'fair deal' on trade

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up the prospects of a “fair deal” on trade with China, but his top officials offered few details on how Washington might de-escalate its damaging tariff war with Beijing.

2 mins

Sirens sound as Israel commemorates Holocaust

Israel came to a standstill yesterday as sirens echoed across the nation in tribute to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II.

1 min

Gaza rescuers say air strikes kill 22

GAZA: Rescue teams and medics said Israeli air strikes killed at least 22 people yesterday, including a family of six whose home was struck in Gaza City.

1 min

Harvard seeks speedy resolution over funding cuts

Harvard University told a federal judge it’s eager to move quickly with its legal challenge to more than US$2 billion (67 billion baht) in funding cuts by the Trump administration.

1 min

Gunmen block roads, burn vehicles amid gang turf war

Groups of armed men torched vehicles and blocked roads across Mexico on Wednesday, police and local media said, as a turf war rages between the influential Jalisco New Generation drug cartel and local criminal groups.

1 min

Teen suspect in attack on rabbi gets 16 months

A teenager who attacked a rabbi in a central French city was sentenced to 16 months in prison by the juvenile court on Wednesday, after a long day of hearings in which he denied responsibility.

1 min

Justice moves slowly

Thirteen years after the fatal hit-and-run involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhaya, the hands of justice finally moved this week.

2 mins

Central banks eye digital coins

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have often been deemed a solution in search of a problem.

3 mins

How Aristotle’s teachings can save us all

In a 1995 speech outlining his “Visions for the 21st Century’, the astrophysicist Carl Sagan called attention to the fragility of human civilisation, given our infinitesimally small presence within the cosmos. Our future, he warned, depends entirely on our learning to live wisely and humbly together.

3 mins

A perilous era of absolute advantage

Ifa date had to be pinpointed, the post Second World War international system came to an unmistakable end on April 2— the so-called “Liberation Day” —when US President Donald Trump announced comprehensive “reciprocal” tariffs to a bewildered global audience.

4 mins

How I describe myself politically in the US these days

I struggle these days whenever someone asks me for my political affiliation. But if you really force me, I'd describe myself as a “Waymo Democrat”.

5 mins

Alcaraz says partying hard in Ibiza made him champ

LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz has lifted the lid on his secret for winning his first Wimbledon title in 2023 and defending the title a year later — partying hard in Ibiza.

1 min

Mets overtake Phils to cap 7-0 homestand, Cubs edge Dodgers 7-6

NEW YORK: Starling Marte’s walk-off RBI single with two outs in the 10th wrapped up the Mets’ 4-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday and completed a perfect homestand for New York.

2 mins

Alcaraz says partying hard in Ibiza made him champ

Carlos Alcaraz has lifted the lid on his secret for winning his first Wimbledon title in 2023 and defending the title a year later — partying hard in Ibiza.

1 min

Titans eye QB Ward with top pick in the NFL Draft

University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be selected by the Tennessee Titans as the first pick in the NFL Draft this morning (Thai time).

2 mins

Bloody good show in Boston

LOS ANGELES: Bloodied and bruised, the defending champions Boston Celtics warned NBA rivals who want to intimidate them with a physical style that they are ready to trade blows with anybody.

2 mins

Swiatek feels the heat but she’s grateful for the hype

Iga Swiatek says she has grown accustomed to the high pressure of expectations she shoulders each clay-court season and that she is “grateful” for the public’s “high hopes” for her.

2 mins

Jovic helps Milan outclass Inter

A Luka Jovic double and a goal from Tijjani Reijnders helped AC Milan to outclass city rivals Inter Milan 3-0 on Wednesday and seal a 4-1 aggregate triumph to reach the Coppa Italia final.

1 min

Bryan appeals suspension over LIV show

Wesley Bryan said on Wednesday he plans to appeal his PGA Tour suspension for participating in an LIV Golf influencer event earlier this month.

1 min

London Marathon will wait for guidance on trans athletes

Last week's landmark ruling on trans women in Britain will not impact Sunday's London Marathon, with race director Hugh Brasher saying he supports a recent World Athletics decision to gender test to “protect women’s rights to compete fairly”.

2 mins

Real pain! Alaba, Camavinga set to miss King's Cup final

Win at Getafe keeps La Liga hopes alive

1 min

McIlroy still glowing after Masters glory

AVONDALE: Rory Mcllroy said on Wednesday he was surprised at how his Masters victory, which ended years of heartbreak and made him only the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of golf's four majors, resonated with so many others.

1 min

Real pain! Alaba, Camavinga set to miss King’s Cup final

Win at Getafe keeps La Liga hopes alive

2 mins

Newcastle manager Howe back to work

LONDON: Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League outfit said yesterday.

1 min

Newcastle manager Howe back to work

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League outfit said yesterday.

1 min

Kunlavut, Ratchanok lead top-class field

Kunlavut Vitidasarn and Ratchanok Intanon will headline a star-studded field at the Toyota Thailand Open badminton championships next month.

1 min

Pathum skin Cats, Kirins roar and Dragons soar

BG Pathum United, Muang Thong United and Ratchaburi advanced to the semi-finals of the Chang FA Cup on Wednesday night.

1 min

Arsenal lose energy and edge

Boss Arteta fumes as Palace pinch a point

2 mins

Sung stays steady as Sorenstam sees new star

Swedish legend Annika Sorenstam was on hand to show support at the Blue Canyon Country Club yesterday, watching closely as Sung A-Jin of South Korea maintained her grip on the top spot after two rounds of the Annika Invitational Asia.

1 min

Shippers seek public-private tie-up

The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has reiterated its call for the prime minister to form a collaborative public-private working group to navigate the evolving trade landscape.

2 mins

Shippers seek public-private tie-up

The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has reiterated its call for the prime minister to form a collaborative public-private working group to navigate the evolving trade landscape.

2 mins

BoT uneasy over corporate debt repayment capacity

The Bank of Thailand has voiced concerns about the debt repayment capacity of domestic corporations carrying heavy debt burdens amid economic headwinds.

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BoT uneasy over corporate debt repayment capacity

The Bank of Thailand has voiced concerns about the debt repayment capacity of domestic corporations carrying heavy debt burdens amid economic headwinds.

2 mins

Thai popularity plummets in China

Thailand has dropped from Chinese tourists’ top five preferred destinations, prompting the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) to ask the government to invest 320 million baht to host 1,000 chartered flights from 20 second-tier cities in China for three months, hoping to create word-of-mouth buzz to restore declining confidence.

2 mins

Asean seeks to strengthen US economic ties amid tariffs

Asean has reiterated its commitment to multilateral trade principles and does not plan to retaliate against US tariff actions.

2 mins

Government upbeat on steady credit rating

The government remains confident that credit rating agencies will maintain Thailand's sovereign credit rating atits current level thanks to the strength of Thai financial institutions and the country’s ability to retain fiscal discipline after the Covid-19 crisis.

2 mins

Firms prep 37 Thai ESGX funds for May 2 launch

Nineteen asset management firms have confirmed the launch of 37 Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) funds on May 2, with the new funds accepting transfers from long-term equity funds (LTFs) during May and June, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

2 mins

Analysts favour diversified portfolio tactics for 6 months

With Thailand expected to cut interest rates 2-3 times this year, investors are advised to adopt a diversified portfolio strategy over the next 3-6 months by focusing on domestic and global fixed income and high-dividend stocks, say analysts.

2 mins

Exports surge 17.8% to reach 3-year high of $29.5bn in March

Thai exports rose for a ninth straight month in March and exceeded expectations, reaching the highest level in three years, although steep US tariffs remain a concern, says the Commerce Ministry.

1 min

Tech sector braces for new US export rules

Limits on Al chips take effect on May 15

3 mins

MQDC adds B3bn to Cloud 11 budget

Property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Ltd (MQDC) plans to add an additional 3 billion baht to its 40-billion-baht budget for Cloud 11 to enhance innovative elements and improve surrounding infrastructure.

1 min

Watsons to open 55 new stores this year

Watsons Thailand, a subsidiary of the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, plans to open 55 new stores this year, primarily in upcountry locations.

1 min

PTTGC targets higher biochemical production

PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), a petrochemical arm of PTT Plc, is focusing on producing more biochemical products to endure a sluggish global petrochemical sector.

1 min

Araya Land bullish following strong sales

Araya Land Development is predicting a positive business outlook following its entry into the industrial estate business and the subsequent sale of half of its industrial land to foreign investors.

1 min

Even Porsche falling behind in China as foreign brands fade

Foreign automakers in China face an increasingly urgent challenge at this year's Shanghai auto show — winning back Chinese buyers while their domestic rivals churn out slick, affordable electric vehicles at a relentless pace.

4 mins

Zus Coffee plans to add 200 stores in Southeast Asia

Coffee shop operator Zuspresso Sdn plans to open nearly 200 new stores in Southeast Asia this year, after surpassing Starbucks as Malaysia’s largest coffee chain within five years of inception.

1 min

Chinese reject new jets due to tariffs, Boeing confirms

Boeing may redirect jets to other airlines

3 mins

Novo Nordisk’s stellar Wegovy-fuelled run could be ending

Since launching its wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy in 2021, Novo Nordisk has raised its annual sales guidance several times a year.

2 mins

Novo Nordisk's stellar Wegovy-fuelled run could be ending

Since launching its wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy in 2021, Novo Nordisk has raised its annual sales guidance several times a year.

2 mins

US-China trade war puts Japan in tight spot

As Washington and Beijing wage an intensifying trade war, Japan is caught in the middle of the fight.

3 mins

Nestlé, rivals ease US price hikes in bid to calm shoppers

Household goods and packaged food makers are easing US price increases to avoid losing American shoppers to retailers’ less expensive private-label brands as a global trade war tests the limits of their pricing power at grocery stores.

3 mins

A stroll through graveyard of dead apps at Meta trial

In the landmark antitrust case, tech executives have harked back to a Silicon Valley age when social apps like Facebook, Path, Orkut and Google Plus boomed, write Mike Isaac and Cecilia Kang from Washington

5 mins

Trump offers private dinner to top 220 investors of meme coin

The flashy online announcement called it “the most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the World,” a chance to have “an intimate private dinner” with President Donald Trump at his members-only golf club in Virginia, followed by a tour of the White House.

3 mins

Trump lets up on Powell, China

Confronted with fresh warnings from financial markets, business leaders and top advisers, President Donald Trump this week eased off on two of his frequent punching bags: Jerome Powell and China.

6 mins

EU fines Apple, Meta under new law

DMA aims to crimp power of tech giants

3 mins

A TASTE OF ARTISTIC IMAGINATION

Being awarded the title of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef and the first Thai to win the award at Asia’s 50 Best this year, Dej Kewkacha began his sweet journey at a young age.

5 mins

AN ENGLISH ECCENTRIC

Morgan's new Supersport takes the marque to a different level

3 mins

NOW WE'RE COOKING

The colour-drenched cult of Le Creuset

5 mins

SIBLING RIVALRY

After a nine-year wait, the sequel to The Accountant has finally arrived. Despite the absence of key original cast members like Anna Kendrick, The Accountant 2 compensates with a buddy action storyline infused with charming humour.

2 mins

BLACK MIRROR IS BACK TO UNSETTLE

Six new episodes offer a mix of disturbing and thought-provoking social commentary

4 mins

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