Bangkok Post - April 28, 2025

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April 28, 2025

PM set to push transport megaprojects

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is pushing for transport megaprojects in the Northeast to coincide with a mobile cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom tomorrow.

1 min

PP calls on govt to drop charges against US academic

The opposition People's Party (PP) is urging the government to withdraw the charges against American academic Paul Chambers for the sake of the tariff talks with the United States.

1 min

Last three Uyghurs 'resettled'

The remaining three Uyghurs held at Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Centre have been transferred for resettlement in a third country, effectively ending a diplomatic saga which spanned more than a decade.

2 mins

Chinese tourist admits brutal Pattaya murder

A Chinese man has admitted to the brutal murder of a Thai transwoman in Pattaya after she allegedly refused to have sex with him.

1 min

Giving seniors another chance

Elderly people may need to return to work as the population ages, write Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth

5 mins

BoT to meet this week on interest rates

The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet this week to decide whether it will adjust policy interest rates, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.

1 min

Rescuers close to reaching basement level at SAO site

Operations are still underway to locate the bodies of over 30 people believed to be buried beneath the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building.

1 min

Casino 'integral' to bill's success

Almost half of respondents in the latest Nida Poll believe the Entertainment Complex Bill will not pass without the casino component included.

1 min

People's Party sets sights on local poll share

The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is setting its sights on winning over voters in the upcoming municipal elections with a series of new policies, particularly focused on economic reform, while also laying the groundwork for a strong showing in the next general election.

1 min

Amlo to verify users of 700k phone numbers

Authorities will verify the names of foreign subscribers of about 700,000 mobile phone numbers before deciding whether to terminate their linked mobile banking services in Thailand in June, says the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).

1 min

PPRP won't rejoin govt, says Prawit

Paiboon slams Thaksin's comment in Chiang Mai

1 min

Progress in gambling crackdown

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) has blocked almost 30,000 illegal gambling-related websites over the past three months, says deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Wattanachan.

1 min

Storms to persist until May

Residents in the North, Northeast and South should brace for severe weather conditions until next week, as a high-pressure system from China looks set to bring stormy conditions across the country, says the latest warning from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

1 min

Aid cuts could affect US itself

“Armageddon” is the word veteran human rights campaigner Phil Robertson uses to describe the sudden shutdown of most of the US’ aid programmes around the world.

3 mins

Korea urged to invest in next-generation industries

Thailand eyes smart electronics status

2 mins

Government widens tax rebate for foreign tourists

China said it will lower the tax rebate threshold for foreigners visiting the country, an effort to boost consumption as Beijing attempts to offset some of the damage of the trade war.

1 min

Dog rescued from island doing 'really well': rescuers

A miniature dachshund, whose rescue after 529 days missing on an Australian island captured global media attention, is recovering well, wildlife rescuers said on Saturday.

1 min

PM Ishiba heads to Vietnam and Philippines to talk tariffs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba left yesterday for a four-day trip to Vietnam and the Philippines, as Tokyo seeks to shore up regional ties after Mr Donald Trump's tariff onslaught.

1 min

US, Filipino forces conduct defence drills

BEIJING: Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines yesterday as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defence drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila.

2 mins

India and Pakistan troops exchange fire

Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir for a third night in a row, officials said yesterday, as relations between the nuclear-armed rivals plunged to their lowest level in years.

2 mins

Abbas appoints aide as potential PLO successor

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas appointed a close aide as the first-ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) on Saturday, positioning him as a potential successor to the veteran leader.

2 mins

Huge Iran port blast kills 25, injures 1,000

'Explosion felt about 50km away': agency

2 mins

Israel says it intercepts fired missile

The Israeli military said yesterday it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where the Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the launch, saying it targeted an air base in southern Israel.

1 min

Hamas open to ‘5-year truce’

Hamas is open to an agreement to end the war in Gaza that would see all hostages released and secure a five-year truce, an official said on Saturday as the group's negotiators held talks with mediators.

2 mins

PM visits Denmark as Trump threats loom

Greenland’s freshly elected prime minister begins his first official visit to Denmark yesterday as US President Donald Trump eyes the Danish autonomous territory.

1 min

All eyes turn to conclave after Pope's funeral ends

VATICAN: With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes now turn to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.

2 mins

At least 9 dead as driver rams into crowd

VANCOUVER: At least 9 people were killed after a driver ploughed into a crowd at a street festival on Saturday in the Canadian city of Vancouver, local police said.

2 mins

Trump raises Putin doubts after Zelensky talks

US President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether Russian leader Mr Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal, shortly after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the hush of St Peter's Basilica before Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday.

3 mins

Yet another huge loan

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira recently declared Thailand may need to borrow as much as 500 billion baht to fund a major economic stimulus package, to soften the anticipated impact on global trade in which the economy will be hard hit by the United States' policy imposing a 36% tariff on Thai imports.

2 mins

Empowering middle-income states

Spanning across all regions of the world — from Latin America to Africa, from Eastern Europe to Southeast Asia and the Pacific — middle-income countries (MICs) constitute over 100 countries, hosting 75% of the world's population and producing 35% of global GDP. Many MICs are in Asia.

3 mins

Trump’s macho crew is a vicious sewing circle

I was already feeling queasy about the Trump administration when I saw that the Agriculture Department was withdrawing a Biden-era proposal meant to reduce salmonella in poultry.

3 mins

Revolutionise health and safety with digitalisation

As the world of work continues to transform, shaped by climate change, digital disruption, and rising inequality, there’s one thing that never changes: protecting the health and safety of each and every worker, anywhere.

2 mins

Volatility pushes down GDP forecasts

By many metrics, the world is facing record levels of turmoil, both in terms of the global economy and the geopolitical landscape. This new world disorder reflects a wide variety of factors, leaving investors and business leaders wondering how best to hedge against so much uncertainty.

3 mins

Thunder sweep past Grizzlies in playoffs

LOS ANGELES: The Oklahoma City Thunder, fuelled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a 4-0 sweep in their NBA Western Conference playoff series and become the first team to reach the second round.

3 mins

More McIlroy magic but Novak, Griffin keep upper hand

Rory McIlroy shrugged off a 90-minute storm delay and sank a 30-foot eagle putt to steal the show in Saturday's four-ball format third round of the PGA Zurich Classic.

2 mins

Suarez's four homers fail to stop Braves

Matt Olson scored on Justin Martinez’s wild pitch in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves overcame Eugenio Suarez’ four-homer game for an 8-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Saturday.

1 min

Ryu, Saigo share LPGA Chevron lead

South Korea's Ryu Hae-Ran and Japan's Mao Saigo, both aided by long birdies, shared the lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Chevron Championship.

2 mins

Sanders drafted by Browns in Round 5

In the midst of more than 150 picks in four rounds of the NFL draft Saturday, the primary focus was on the when, where, who and why surrounding Shedeur Sanders.

2 mins

Djokovic hints at Madrid farewell after early exit

MADRID: Three-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played at the Madrid Open for the last time after crashing out in the second round to Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday, with the Serbian admitting he did not know if he would return.

2 mins

Rodgers vows to stay put as Celtic bag 4th crown in row

Brendan Rodgers insisted he would stay with Celtic after they clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title in fitting style with a 5-0 demolition of Dundee United on Saturday.

2 mins

Wrexham seal promotion to second tier

LONDON: Wrexham clinched a record third successive promotion with a 3-0 win against Charlton that booked their place in the Championship in front of Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds on Saturday.

1 min

'Crazy decision' rules Kane out of title-clinching game

BERLIN: Harry Kane has slammed the decision to hand him a yellow card on Saturday which looks set to rule him out of Bayern Munich's title-clinching match at RB Leipzig.

2 mins

Palace thrash Villa to reach FA Cup final

Sarr and Eze deliver big victory for Eagles

2 mins

Newcastle win, Ipswich relegated

LONDON: Newcastle United got a boost in their quest for Champions League football next season with a 3-0 Premier League win that saw Ipswich Town relegated on Saturday, while Chelsea got back into contention for a top-five finish with a 1-0 win over Everton.

1 min

Thailand blank Hong Kong in Sudirman Cup opener

Thailand made a strong start to their Sudirman Cup 2025 campaign by crushing Hong Kong 5-0 in their Group A opener in Xiamen, China, yesterday.

1 min

Barcelona eye treble after Copa glory

SEVILLE: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was thrilled with his side's heroics to roar back and grab a breathtaking 3-2 win in extra-time and beat fierce rivals Real Madrid to lift the Copa del Rey title on Saturday.

2 mins

Al Ahli end Buriram's ACL run

Thailand's Buriram United crashed out ofthe AFC Champions League Elite title race following their 3-0 quarter-final loss to Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Saturday night.

1 min

Coping with a sluggish outlook

Business leaders are preparing for limited growth or even a recession as they await negotiations over US tariffs, write Post reporters

8 mins

Pundits warn of earnings downturn amid trade war

The first-quarter net profits of listed Thai companies are projected to decline 13% year-on-year, but grow 16% quarter-on-quarter, according to analysts who warn an earnings downgrade is on the horizon given the trade war.

2 mins

Japanese model inspires Thai capital planners

As Thailand prepares to reshape its capital market landscape, Japan’s Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) is emerging as a blueprint to nudge households away from low-yield bank deposits into more dynamic, higher-return investments, say pundits.

2 mins

US to strictly enforce origin verification for exports

The US has targeted 50-60 products for strict origin verification to prevent the circumvention of trade rules through false claims of origin for exports to the US, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.

1 min

DES Ministry, agencies tout DE-fence app

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and 15 other agencies plan to launch the ministry's anti-scam and spam platform dubbed “DE-fence” on May 1 to prevent fraudulent calls and text messages from call centre gangs.

1 min

New economic zones being considered

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to consider a plan to set up new economic zones in the North and Northeast to lift regional economies far from the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which has been heavily promoted.

1 min

Public hearings begin for novel Thai-Efta agreement

The Commerce Ministry conducted the first public hearing on the free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) earlier this month in Chon Buri.

1 min

Contractors warned of looming private sector hazards

SET-listed contractors heavily reliant on private sector construction may face challenges next year due to the economic slowdown, while those focused on public projects will likely benefit from reduced competition, according to Kasikorn Securities.

1 min

SMEs lag behind in using AI, robotics

Industry chiefs say the technologies can help small firms weather labour and competitive challenges, writes Lamonphet Apisitniran

4 mins

Data centre co-location market to hit $652m by 2029

Thailand's data centre co-location market has a projected value of US$652 million by 2029, driven by demand for greater processing power to handle artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, says ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC).

2 mins

Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5

A pilot programme from the central bank allows sugarcane companies to buy new machinery and reduce slash and burn agriculture, writes Somruedi Banchongduang

4 mins

Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro: Devoted to tariffs, unafraid of breakage

Once sidelined, US President Donald Trump's counsellor Peter Navarro has returned to Washington and quickly upended the global trading system, writes Ana Swanson from Washington

10+ mins

Futures Focus

The SET50 Index closed last week at 741.52 points, an increase of 5.82 points, or 0.8% from the previous week.

1 min

Gold retreats on signs of easing US-China trade tension

Gold prices fell back from record highs on signs of easing US-China trade tensions, after a report that Beijing had exempted some US goods from its tariffs.

1 min

Oil Market Outlook

Oil prices drifted lower last week as investors pondered conflicting messaging on the progress of trade talks between the US and China.

2 mins

Dollar’s slide dims earnings picture

Rising tariffs and the weakening US dollar are casting a shadow over companies’ profit guidance this earnings season, with more damage seen unfolding over the coming quarters.

1 min

On economic policy, Trump blinks

After weeks of bluster and escalation, US President Donald Trump blinked. Then he blinked again. And again. He backed off his threat to fire the Federal Reserve chairman. His Treasury secretary, acutely aware that the S&P 500 was down 10% since Trump was inaugurated, signalled he was looking for an offramp to avoid an intensifying trade war with China.

5 mins

Promising sky-high returns, whisky fraud grows in the UK

There are some 48,000 barrels of Scotch whisky quietly aging in Martin Armstrong’s warehouses in southwestern Scotland. Last year, 17 of them became a problem.

4 mins

The land bridge dilemma

Ranong villagers fear for their environment and livelihood due to a proposed government project

4 mins

Bridging two worlds through art

Central Chidlom invites art enthusiasts to stop, step inside and connect with the powerful energy of art during \"Scroll: A Solo Art Exhibition By Mit Jai Inn\", which is running at the Residence Space and Personal Shopping Suite on the 1st floor, until June 9.

1 min

Malaysian artist explores pineapple history

Pineapple is the subject of research and conversation at “After the Pineapple”, which is running at Warin Lab Contemporary, until May 31.

1 min

FRACTURED BONDS

Happyend portrays a dystopian Tokyo where teen rebellion unfolds amid rising social tensions

4 mins

GROWING UP GAYBY

A documentary about children raised by same-sex parents sparks discussions about the evolving definition of family

6 mins

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