Bangkok Post - May 09, 2025

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May 09, 2025

Thaksin Qatar trip nixed

The Criminal Court denied former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra permission to travel to Qatar yesterday.

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SAO BUILDING Arrests loom next week for three groups of suspects

Police are expected to issue arrest warrants next week for three groups of people allegedly involved in the collapse of the State Audit Office’s (SAO) under-construction building during the earthquake on March 28.

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Senators slam ‘wasteful’ renovation plan

A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.

2 mins

PGH saga doctors in trouble

Penalties for trio over Thaksin stay

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Nan hit by tremors in early hours

Two tremors were detected in the northern province of Nan early yesterday, following a quake on Wednesday that caused cracks in a hospital building in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

1 min

Nature group blasts cable car project

The Seub Nakhasathien Foundation has voiced opposition to the proposed construction of a cable car system in Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province, over concerns that the system could damage the area’s fragile ecosystem.

1 min

Dozens seek probe into Rangsit dorm

Owner summoned over alleged fraud

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Senate to dive deeper into casino impact

The Senate's special committee, studying the government's plan to allow new entertainment complexes to include a casino, resolved yesterday to establish two subcommittees to conduct a more in-depth exploration of the plan’s potential negative impacts.

1 min

Two nabbed for 'selling guns online'

A police special weapons and tactics unit (Swat) team has raided a house in Bangkok and arrested two people suspected of modifying and selling guns online.

1 min

EC says no plan to summon 60 senators over collusion

Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong has dismissed reports that the poll agency was about to start summoning about 60 senators to acknowledge charges of collusion in last year's Senate election, calling the reports \"groundless\".

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Panel nominates Sutham, Sarawut for vacant seats

The committee on the selection of Constitutional Court judges has chosen two nominees to fill the vacant seats left by court president Nakharin Mektrairat and charter court judge Punya Udchachon, both of whom recently completed their seven-year terms.

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Influencer linked to vehicle thefts

Police have arrested a gang of four led by a self-promoting influencer for allegedly stealing over 50 vehicles from rental firms and smuggling them out of the country.

1 min

'3 Cuts' strategy to curb call centre scamming 'successful'

Govt touts impact after only 3 months

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Workplace accidents targeted

Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced an ambitious target to reduce serious workplace accidents and work-related deaths.

1 min

Durians 'ready' for export

Thailand is ready to meet China's demand for durians, as the durian season is now in full swing, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives yesterday.

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Govt urged to clearly define 'hate crimes'

Pattaya killing spurs call for China action

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India, Pakistan trade fire, 43 dead

Nine 'terrorist camps' destroyed: Delhi

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Jury convicts two men for teen murder

An Australian jury yesterday found two men guilty of murdering Cassius Turvey, a 15-year-old Indigenous boy whose killing sparked nationwide anti-racism protests.

1 min

Islamabad hails role of Chinese jets

Pakistan said Chinese fighter jets were used to respond to military strikes by India and that it has kept Beijing fully informed of its action as tensions in the disputed Kashmir region escalate.

1 min

Li to visit KL for key Asean meet

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Malaysia in late May for a summit with a newly established super-group of Southeast Asian and Arab nations which Beijing hopes to rally against Washington's tariffs, two sources told Reuters.

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Pyongyang tests out its ballistic missiles

North Korea fired multiple types of short-range ballistic missiles yesterday, South Korea's military reported yesterday, around a week after leader Kim Jong-un tested a new weapons system for his latest warship.

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Man uses 85-year-old expo ticket

A man was admitted to the World Expo in Japan with a ticket to a 1940 event that was called off as war escalated, organisers said.

1 min

'I'd rather do it manually'

Nation's new digital voting system breeds distrust among overseas Filipino workers, writes Jan Cusco

2 mins

Three-day truce with Ukraine takes effect

Ceasefire to mark Victory Day parade

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Manila condemns Chinese frigate's 'provocative' act

The Philippines yesterday criticised a “high-risk” manoeuvre by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare incident involving warships from the two navies.

1 min

Agency to modernise air traffic control

Faced with fresh flight safety problems at a major US airport, the Trump administration was set to unveil a modernised air traffic control system yesterday.

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X blocks jailed mayor's page after protests

Access to the X account of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, has been blocked in Turkey in response to a legal demand, a message on his social media account said yesterday.

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Israel warns Yemen's Houthis it will retaliate

Israel’s defence minister yesterday warned Yemen's Houthis will suffer heavy blows if they continue to fire at Israel and that its defence forces are prepared for any mission.

1 min

Trump teases 'major' trade announcement

Deal likely to be with the UK, the NYT says

2 mins

Govt to limit asylum seekers

Germany's new government on Wednesday said that it would reject most asylum seekers at its borders as conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to limit irregular immigration and curb the rise of the far-right.

2 mins

Digital wallet's empty promise

Does anyone remember these words? Fiscal multiplier. Economic cyclone. Exit from the black hole of poverty.

2 mins

Working on our shared values

EUROPEAN UNION

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Do you know what kids do at school?

In the 1970s and 1980s, regular public service announcements (PSAs) went along: “It’s 9pm. Do you know where your children are?” These announcements contributed to a major pendulum shift in parenting (positively and negatively).

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Defending our rights is now even deadlier

The harassment, detention, torture, and eventual murder in 2006 of Anna Politkovskaya, a Russian investigative journalist who exposed government corruption, the horrors of the Second Chechen War, and the increasingly autocratic regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is the subject of a new film, Words of War.

3 mins

US turns its critical minerals gaze over to Africa

Away from the headlines around the minerals deal with Ukraine, the United States has pursued a potentially even more significant critical metals deal in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

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Yankees walk off after Cease's no-hit effort fizzles

Rookie JC Escarra hit a pinch-hit walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning on Wednesday night as the New York Yankees earned a 4-3 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres after being no-hit for 6 1/3 innings by Dylan Cease.

1 min

Thomas flying under radar

The last time a major championship was played at Quail Hollow, Justin Thomas used a final-round 68 for a two-shot victory over a pack of contenders at the 2017 PGA Championship.

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Zhao world title can fuel Olympic bid, says chief

Snooker’s hope to be included in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics is realistic and will be enhanced by China's growing power in the sport, according to one of the men behind the bid.

1 min

PGA of America to gift fans 3,000 Ryder Cup tickets

The PGA of America will give away 3,000 tickets to September's Ryder Cup showdown at Bethpage Black, surprising New York area fans with a programme known as The People's Perk.

1 min

Bridges steals the show in Knicks rally

Thunder roar back with record score

3 mins

Inter's title defence hits reality check

Napoli in box seat to claim Serie A crown

2 mins

Blake: Future in good hands

James Blake believes men’s tennis is poised for another Golden Era thanks to blossoming rivalries between the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the ex-world No.4 prepares to return to action himself as part of the new Legends Team Cup.

2 mins

Wallabies prop Tupou fears axe in Lions series

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou admits his performances this season have not been up to scratch and concedes that he might not make the Australia squad for the British & Irish Lions series in July and August.

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Sainz senior considering standing for FIA chief

Spaniard Carlos Sainz Sr, father of the namesake Williams Formula One driver, said he is considering running for president of the governing FIA this year.

1 min

Maracana one of the eight stadiums for '27 World Cup

The Maracana Stadium will be one of eight venues across Brazil to host matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, Fifa announced on Wednesday.

1 min

Firm Buriram set sights on quad and Asean Cup glory

Thai League 1 champions Buriram United will face Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi in the final of the Asean Club Championship (Shopee Cup) next week.

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Luis Enrique: PSG deserve to be in final

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team deserved their place in the Champions League final and were determined to go on and lift the trophy after winning their last-four tie against Arsenal on Wednesday.

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Panipak, Kunlavut crowned the best

Somkiat and Jeeno take the pro honours

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Arteta claims Arsenal were unlucky

Mikel Arteta defiantly insisted Arsenal were the best team in the Champions League this season despite their semi-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

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FTI sounds alarm on levy proposal

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned the government that its controversial idea to impose value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht a year could lead to more struggles at a time of economic uncertainties.

1 min

Pushback on VAT scheme for SMEs

Leaders say timing is not right

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Panel sets deadline for BoT governor

The selection committee for the governor of the Bank of Thailand has set a deadline to submit a shortlist of candidates by July 2 to the finance minister.

2 mins

SEC gears up to investigate securities-related crimes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to pursue investigations of securities-related crimes after the regulator was empowered to independently conduct investigations, a function previously reserved for the police.

2 mins

Raft of stimulus measures being mulled

Focus is on exports, tourism and farming

1 min

Analysts predict Thai bourse to perform poorly

Slow progress in US-China and Thailand-US trade talks as well as a sluggish domestic economy are likely to stall the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this month, despite an expected lift from the introduction of Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) funds, say analysts.

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Commerce Ministry focuses on fruit

The Commerce Ministry is addressing falling fruit prices, expediting the distribution of 950,000 tonnes of produce both domestically and internationally.

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Solar rooftop market poised to heat up

Competition in Thailand's solar rooftop market is expected to intensify, driven by lower prices, greater supply from producers and the government's promotion of renewable energy.

1 min

Modest export growth or contraction likely

0.8% expansion seen as best-case scenario

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AirAsia flights to China face cuts amid sluggish demand

AirAsia is considering reducing flights from Thailand to China by at least 15% to cope with the Chinese market slowdown, while it encourages the Thai government to maximise tax refund privileges for tourists to urgently stimulate spending.

1 min

TrueVisions banks on beefed up streaming platform

Major pay-TV operator TrueVisions has strengthened its streaming platform, TrueVisions NOW, aiming to be a leading venue for sports and entertainment content.

1 min

Tops adds 4 fully electric trucks to fleet

Tops, a food business under Central Retail, has added more fully electric trucks to its goods distribution fleet serving stores in the provinces.

1 min

UHG to sink B1.5bn into hotel expansion

Move prompted by office demand slump

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Her Hyness eyes international prospects

Her Hyness, a Thai beauty brand, has revealed its business strategies, which include diversifying distribution channels and looking to the global market for expansion.

1 min

AIS teams up with partners to disrupt scams at source

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has joined forces with government and private sector partners to proactively disrupt scams at their source in order to create a secure digital society.

2 mins

Taiwan's April exports jump nearly 30%

Taiwan’s exports rose more than expected in April as customers stockpiled the island’s high-tech products before any US tariffs take effect, which could drive first-half exports to a new high.

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Toyota says tariffs will erase $1.3bn in profits in just 2 months

A year ago, the world’s biggest automaker was on a tear. American consumers were snapping up Toyota Motor’s hybrids, and a weak yen inflated the value of the company’s earnings. That May, Toyota reported the highest annual profit ever recorded by a Japanese firm.

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China likely to take a firm stand in US talks

Beijing warns about ratcheting up tension

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Maersk warns trade war may hit container demand

Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk warned yesterday that a global trade war and geopolitical uncertainty could trigger a drop in global container volumes this year, although it left its profit outlook unchanged.

2 mins

India strikes trade agreement with Britain

Starmer: Deal ushers in 'new era' of trade

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Australia’s stocks shine as global fund managers seek alternatives to US market

Foreign investors have been turning to Australia’s domestically focused stocks, choosing an often overlooked market as a trade-war hideout with a cheap currency and resilient economy.

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Perrier given two months to stop using water filters

French authorities ordered Nestle on Wednesday to stop filtering its Perrier and held back on allowing the under-pressure brand from using the description “natural mineral water”.

2 mins

US rolls out Real ID card for air travel

People without one let off with warning

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Disney park business grows amid rising costs

Americans, struggling with rising costs, have been looking for ways to cut back on nonessential spending. But Disney, so far at least, apparently does not count as a discretionary expense.

2 mins

Berkshire's Brooks Running 'committed to Southeast Asia'

Brooks Running, which is owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, is committed to keeping production in Southeast Asia even if US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs mean consumers will pay more for its performance running shoes, its chief executive said.

2 mins

Feds hold rates steady amid turmoil

Powell says next step is 'not at all clear'

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Apple's plan to offer AI search on Safari is a blow to Google

Apple's plans to add Al-powered search options to its Safari browser are a big blow to Google, whose lucrative advertising business relies significantly on iPhone customers using its search engine.

2 mins

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR WORLD WATCH DAY

Last month, Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025 saw the launch of World Watch Day, which will be celebrated each year on Oct 10.

1 min

A 250-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE

Breguet releases the single-hand Classique Souscription 2025 to tell their quarter-millennial story

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Aussiewood asks Mel Gibson to save industry from tariffs

Australia’s film industry wants actor Mel Gibson to do what he does in his action-hero movies and save the day, by convincing US President Donald Trump to drop his film tariffs which could devastate its A$1 billion (21.21 billion baht) Hollywood business.

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Eurovision stirs controversy over Israeli entry, LGBTI flags

Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 1989 next week, amid familiar political criticism over LGBTI rights and the participation of Israel.

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J-pop mega-group Arashi to disband after final tour

J-pop mega-group Arashi, wildly popular in Japan and elsewhere in Asia, said they would end their activities as a band following a final tour next year.

1 min

IT'S A FISH FOR ALL!

Welcome to Reno, the mighty mecca of all-you-can-eat sushi

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Elitist no more, caviar is turning casual

When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many people assumed it was an April Fool's joke.

3 mins

Ultimate adaptability

SEVEN WAYS TO TURN A CAN OF TUNA INTO LUNCH (OR EVEN DINNER)

2 mins

A shaky German thriller

If you've already watched all the decent action movies on Netflix but still hunger for more, the latest German flick Exterritorial could serve as a temporary solution — though probably not much more than that.

3 mins

SO LONG, JOE

The final season of You returns to its roots but struggles with unnecessary plotlines

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