Bangkok Post - May 06, 2025

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May 06, 2025

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SAO COLLAPSE

1 min

Political parties condemn attacks in Narathiwat

Parties in the governing coalition and the opposition have come together to condemn the escalating violence against civilians in the restive southern region.

2 mins

Big shakeup for city pet owners

Dogs and cats at forefront of new animal control law aimed at improving owners' behaviour, writes Supoj Wancharoen

3 mins

Park cable car finally funded

The long-discussed cable car project in Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei is finally moving forward after a 25.7-million-baht budget was approved for its design.

1 min

Big shakeup for city pet owners

Dogs and cats at forefront of new animal control law aimed at improving owners' behaviour, writes Supoj Wancharoen

3 mins

Over 2,000 UN-Approved Helmets for Bangkok Students

Khunying Patama’s donation supports UN road safety drive to protect youth on Thailand’s roads.

2 mins

Trouble beneath the calm surface

Kok River in the North brings arsenic threat to locals from gold mines across the border, write Post Reporters

5 mins

Over 2,000 UN-Approved Helmets for Bangkok Students

Khunying Patama’s donation supports UN road safety drive to protect youth on Thailand’s roads.

2 mins

No new anthrax infection cases reported, says govt

The anthrax situation in the north-eastern province of Mukdahan is improving, with no new cases reported as of yesterday, according to the Public Health Ministry.

1 min

Govt fast tracks Laem Chabang Port makeover

The Transport Ministry is fast-tracking phase 3 of the development of Laem Chabang Port, a key infrastructure project aimed at supporting the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) strategy.

1 min

Police nab 'owners' of betting ring

Police have arrested 13 people, including a couple who allegedly hosted an online gambling network targeting players in the lower Northeast, and impounded assets worth about 50 million baht in multiple raids in five provinces.

1 min

Renovations raise eyebrows

B1bn sought for year-old parliament

2 mins

Soaring prices top latest list of woes

Sharply rising consumer prices top the current list of pressing issues people want fixed, according to a survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

1 min

Iran minister arrives in Pakistan capital

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in the Pakistani capital yesterday for a one-day visit to meet top leaders, officials said, amid rising tension with neighbouring India following an attack on tourists last month in disputed Kashmir.

2 mins

Some locals plan to leave over politics

UK, Ireland see increase in passport applications, write Catarina Demony and Andrew Hofstetter

2 mins

Some locals plan to leave over politics

UK, Ireland see increase in passport applications, write Catarina Demony and Andrew Hofstetter

2 mins

India starts work on hydropower projects

India has begun work to boost reservoir holding capacity at two hydroelectric projects in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, after fresh tension with Pakistan led it to suspend a water-sharing pact.

1 min

Aussie PM hails Trump talks

Meeting with US leader in the works

2 mins

Aussie PM hails Trump talks

Meeting with US leader in the works

2 mins

GOP's Stefanik considers running for NY governor

Republican US Representative Elise Stefanik said on Sunday that she is \"strongly considering\" running for governor of New York next year, potentially pitting her against incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul.

1 min

Drone attack targets Moscow, mayor says

Russia's air defence units destroyed four Ukrainian drones flying towards Moscow, the mayor of the Russian capital said early yesterday.

1 min

Cardinals to enter sealed conclave

Vatican's direction hangs in the balance

2 mins

AfD ban 'unlikely': Dobrindt

Incoming German interior minister Alexander Dobrindt suggested on Sunday it was unlikely the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party would be banned after the spy agency classified it as “extremist” last week.

1 min

Opposition leader assaulted in Istanbul

Ozgur Ozel, Turkey's main opposition leader, was slapped in the face after attending the funeral of a pro-Kurdish politician in Istanbul on Sunday as political tensions continue to run high.

2 mins

Nationalist secures 1st round of voting

George Simion, a right-wing nationalist who has promised to “Make Romania Great Again”, won the first round of his country’s presidential election on Sunday, bucking the recent trend of voters punishing candidates seen as friendly to US President Donald Trump.

2 mins

Suspect arrested in 2019 kidnapping of US tourist

Uganda said yesterday it had captured a key suspect in the 2019 armed kidnapping of a US tourist and her driver in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

1 min

Israel cabinet votes to expand offensive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet voted to scale up the offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza to the point of seizing the entire enclave and holding its territories, an Israeli official said yesterday.

1 min

Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot

Netizens 'recruited' to carry out attacks

2 mins

Asian equities win in US recession

If a recession materialises in the United States this year, the relative performance of US and Asian equities will likely be quite different from what investors have seen in past decades. Indeed, the latter may be the “risk-off” trade this time around.

3 mins

Immigration needs reform

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's initiative to launch a new department to tackle immigration issues is welcome, if not long overdue.

2 mins

Asian equities win in US recession

If a recession materialises in the United States this year, the relative performance of US and Asian equities will likely be quite different from what investors have seen in past decades. Indeed, the latter may be the “risk-off” trade this time around.

3 mins

Close encounter with Donald Trump's cabinet

What do you see when you look at pictures of President Donald Trump's cabinet?

3 mins

Thailand's bid to join OECD by 2030

After months of uncertainty over Thailand's intentions, it is now official that the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration has set an ambitious goal for the country to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2030.

4 mins

The late Pope Francis and the soul of economics

Pope Francis redefined the papacy in profound ways. As the leader of the Catholic Church, he worked to make it more inclusive of women and the LGBTQ+ community. As the first Latin American pontiff, he became a voice for the Global South. And by taking his name — and inspiration — from St Francis of Assisi, he positioned himself as a champion of the poor and marginalised.

4 mins

Buddy hell! Hield torches poor Rockets

Warriors seal semis, Pacers crush Cavs

2 mins

Eagle streak and ice-cold nerves: Ryu cruises to title

South Korea' 's Ryu Hae-Ran completed a wire-to-wire victory on Sunday at the Black Desert Championship to capture her third career LPGA title.

2 mins

Scheffler ties 72-hole PGA record in romp

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler matched the lowest 72-hole score in PGA Tour history on Sunday, overwhelming the field to complete a wire-to-wire victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

3 mins

Royals blitz franchise-best seven HRs, blast Baltimore

Maikel Garcia hit two of Kansas City's franchise-record seven homers as the Royals defeated the hosts Baltimore Orioles 11-6 on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series.

2 mins

Rising star Nandhavud gets off the blocks early

Trident Motorsport driver Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi claimed his first points in the season-opening race of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship in Italy on Sunday.

1 min

A hat-trick for Piastri at Miami GP

Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant Formula One season.

2 mins

Mbappe keeps Real’s Liga dream in Celta thriller

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid held off Celta Vigo with a thrilling 3-2 win to stay within sight of La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday.

1 min

Mbappe keeps Real’s Liga dream in Celta thriller

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid held off Celta Vigo with a thrilling 3-2 win to stay within sight of La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday.

1 min

Leverkusen hand Bayern 34th Shield

Kane finally gets a career silverware

2 mins

Lucky No.7! Ruud rules Madrid

Casper Ruud joked seven was his lucky number after claiming the most important trophy of his career in his seventh big final as he beat Jack Draper on Sunday to win the Madrid Open.

2 mins

Juve retain top-four spot despite draw

ROME: Juventus clung onto their place in Serie A’s Champions league positions on Sunday after being held to a 1-1 draw at rivals Bologna.

1 min

Bangkok United gunning for ACL glory

Bangkok United chairman Kachorn Chiaravanont is eyeing a place in the AFC Champions League Elite group stages next season.

1 min

Thuram to step up as Inter try to save season

Marcus Thuram will lead Inter Milan’s bid to make a second Champions League final in three seasons by beating Barcelona and keeping alive their trophy hopes from a season which promised so much but could yet deliver nothing.

2 mins

Raphinha holds the key

Flick turns Brazilian into award contender

2 mins

Chelsea sink EPL champs, Bees sting Man United

LONDON: Chelsea improved their chances of qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 victory as Liverpool suffered a Premier League title hangover, while United’s winless league run reached six games after a 4-3 defeat at Brentford on Sunday.

2 mins

Loyal Red Trent says goodbye to Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold announced yesterday he will leave boyhood club Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, saying it was the “hardest decision” of his life.

1 min

Authorities keen to improve gas usage

Energy authorities are planning to decrease electricity prices following a recent reduction in the power tariff by pushing for a plan to better manage gas usage in the country, says an Energy Ministry official.

1 min

Analysts caution banking stocks at risk of volatility

Analysts are warning that banking stocks could be volatile following a policy rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) by the Bank of Thailand and a downgrade of Thailand's economic outlook by Moody's.

2 mins

Tourism officials wary of Vietnam

Rival could overtake Thailand in SE Asia

2 mins

Tris upbeat on life sector expanding this year

Thailand's life insurance sector is expected to expand steadily this year, supported by rising health awareness and growing demand for critical illness coverage, while non-life insurers may see margins tighten amid rising claims from natural disasters, says credit rating agency Tris.

2 mins

Revenue collection lags pre-Covid level

State faces more debt-related risks

3 mins

Government urged to monitor nominee firms

The government is being asked to carefully promote foreign investment as some transnational firms plan to set up nominee businesses, where foreigners use Thai nationals as proxies.

1 min

US tariffs to batter Thai steel industry

Sector already hit by cheap imports

1 min

Pet industry thrives as fewer young Thais have children

The pet industry is expected to thrive as more Thais, particularly the younger generation, choose to raise pets instead of having children. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the sector has been barely affected.

2 mins

Pet industry thrives as fewer young Thais have children

The pet industry is expected to thrive as more Thais, particularly the younger generation, choose to raise pets instead of having children. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the sector has been barely affected.

2 mins

Anabuki plans to sink B1bn into residential market

Japanese developer Anabuki Group is planning to invest more than 1 billion baht in Thailand's residential market over the next five years, eyeing low-rise condos that have garnered greater interest following the recent earthquake.

1 min

KTC opts to take cautious approach amid obstacles

No changes to loan approval criteria

2 mins

Westpac flags global trade risks, shares slide after profit miss

Australian No.2 mortgage lender Westpac’s first-half profit missed expectations yesterday as margins contracted, and it warned that shifting global trade policies were rattling markets and may raise funding costs, knocking its shares down 3%.

2 mins

Indonesia puts Worldcoin plan on hold

Indonesian authorities said they have suspended Worldcoin, the eyeball-scanning cryptocurrency project co-founded by OpenAI chief Sam Altman under scrutiny in several countries.

1 min

Indonesia's growth is at lowest since 2021

Data is bad news for region's top economy

3 mins

US tariffs will cost Big Tech billions

The expansion of the loophole for tariff-free shipments of goods nearly a decade ago gave rise to Temu, Shein and other low-cost online retailers offering items straight from Chinese factories at unfathomable discounts.

3 mins

Vietnam workers live in fear of US tariffs

President Trump’s threat of 46% levies, among the highest for any country, is rattling Vietnam’s factory managers and workers, as well as thousands of exporters, write Alexandra Stevenson and Tung Ngo from Ho Chi Minh City

4 mins

Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud to survive

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called “Ghost” reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe.

3 mins

Adani officials push for end to US bribery case

Representatives for Indian billion-aire Gautam Adani met officials from US President Donald Trump's administration to seek dismissal of criminal charges in an overseas bribery probe, with a resolution possible in a month, Bloomberg News reported.

1 min

Trump praises Fed chair Powell, vows not to remove him

US President Donald Trump said he will not remove Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Board chairman before his term ends in May 2026 while describing the central banker as “a total stiff” and repeating calls for the Fed to lower interest rates.

2 mins

How Warren Buffett changed the way investors think about investing

The idea of 'value investing' had long existed. But no one did it as successfully or for as long as he did, write Michael de la Merced, Maureen Farrell and Lauren Hirsch from London and New York

6 mins

Trump plans 100% tariff on films made outside US

President Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on movies “produced” outside the United States, proclaiming in a social media post Sunday that the issue posed a national security threat.

2 mins

Oil prices hit by 'bombshell' Opec+ output hike

Oil buckled on concerns of a global glut after Opec+ agreed to another bumper output increase, adding to supply at a time when demand is challenged by the drag from the trade war.

2 mins

Tariffs start to affect global economy

Impact shows up in factory gate readings

3 mins

Kohl's CEO fired over ties with vendor

Kohl's said on Thursday it had fired CEO Ashley Buchanan after an investigation found he had pushed for deals with a vendor with whom he had a personal relationship, after little more than 100 days in the CEO job.

2 mins

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY AT A BOTANICAL PAINTING WORKSHOP IN RYOKU CAFE

Immerse in the serene beauty of botanical illustration at “Botanicals Painting Class For Beginners”, which takes place on May 25 from 10am to 4pm at Ryoku Cafe, Sukhumvit 35.

1 min

Summer vibes come to Pattaya Beach

Everyone is invited to have fun during the “Colors Of The East: EEC Tropical Paradise” festival, which will bring back the charm of the tropical summer along Pattaya Beach Road, Chon Buri, daily from 3pm to midnight from Thursday to Sunday.

1 min

IDINA MENZEL'S REDWOOD TO CLOSE FOLLOWING TONY NOMINATIONS SHUTOUT

Redwood, a musical starring Idina Menzel, will end its Broadway run May 18, an unexpectedly early closing announced just 24 hours after the show failed to garner any Tony Awards nominations.

2 mins

Tarnished actor Depardieu stars as 'magician' in friend's film

French icon Gerard Depardieu, who is awaiting a verdict in his sexual assault trial, is starring in a film directed by his friend, actor Fanny Ardant, a tale of love on a mysterious island, a producer said last week.

1 min

Blind perfumer designs fragrances with music in mind

SHALE “OLOHd

1 min

Eurovision limbers up with over-60s disco

Eurovision host city Basel laid on amass over-60s disco on Saturday to whip up the party mood ahead of the event's grand final in two weeks' time.

2 mins

'2 million' throng Lady Gaga concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach

Lady Gaga rocked Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Saturday with a free mega-concert that the Brazilian city said drew about two million fans.

2 mins

Psychological recovery of mastectomy can take a long time

DEAR DOCTORS: My best friend has breast cancer that has spread to her lymph nodes, and she needs to have a double mastectomy. Can you please talk about how all of this can psychologically affect you? What can I do that will help her and not be a burden?

2 mins

Flex for the future

17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once

4 mins

BEDROOM BALLET

A 10-minute barre workout you can do at home

3 mins

Do you really need to cool down after a workout?

The standard workout arc, whether it's a yoga class or Peloton session, is usually bookended by two easier parts: the warmup and the cooldown. Personal trainers insist on them, physiology textbooks tout them, and most video workouts include them.

3 mins

'THIS MAY HELP THE BLUES STAY ALIVE'

Guitar legend Buddy Guy on new movie hit Sinners

4 mins

Favourite KAJ hopes for fun and steamy Eurovision

Comedy act KAJ, which has soared out of obscurity to become the favourite in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, says it hopes its steamy-but-not-in-a-sexy-way sauna song will make people laugh.

3 mins

PUNTA ROCK STILL ROLLS

GARIFUNA ICON AURELIO MARTINEZ DIES IN PLANE CRASH

3 mins

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