Bangkok Post - May 10, 2025

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May 10, 2025

Sacred oxen predict bumper trade year

As Thailand comes under pressure from the threat of a 36% reciprocal tariff by the United States on its exports, a note of optimism emerged from the ancient Royal Ploughing Ceremony, where sacred oxen foretold a prosperous year for international trade.

1 min

American picked as pope

Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him to be the first leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics from the United States.

1 min

Govt eases booze sale curbs

Selected locations, including hotels and international airports, are now allowed to sell alcohol on major Buddhist holidays, according to the government.

1 min

Tariff hikes to have far-reaching hit: BoT

The United States’ tariff hikes are expected to have a prolonged and uncertain impact on Thailand’s economy, particularly in key export-oriented sectors, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).

1 min

Legal stakes rise for Thaksin in PGH case

Doctor penalties may impact June inquiry

3 mins

Expensive parliament projects draw flak

Opposition MP spearheads probe into five costly renovation proposals, writes Aekarach Sattaburuth

6 mins

Malaysia crucial to peace efforts: PM

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra issued a statement on social media on Thursday, stressing the need for joint efforts with Malaysia to end the violence in the deep South.

1 min

Dept advises reverting back to Covid guidelines

People are advised to continue to follow coronavirus and influenza prevention guidelines as the virus is expected to spread more during the rainy season and after the reopening of schools next week, according to Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC).

1 min

EC issues Senate vote-rigging summonses

6 of 53 senators initially in crosshairs

2 mins

Architect blasts plan to alter parliament building

National artist urges respect for designers' blueprint and vision, writes Aekarach Sattaburuth

4 mins

Pakistan launches multiple offensives

India repulses 'drone attacks' along border

3 mins

Flights suspended at 24 airports in India

India has suspended civilian flights at 24 airports in the north following fighting with nuclear-armed rival Pakistan.

1 min

Russia marks WWII win amid Ukraine war

China leader attends parade with Putin

3 mins

Kim directs missile test simulating nuclear counterstrikes

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un oversaw drills that simulated nuclear counterstrikes against Seoul and Washington, state media said yesterday, a day after South Korea's military flagged missile tests by Pyongyang that violated sanctions.

1 min

US remains 'indispensable' friend: Merz

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the Ukraine war and trade rows with US President Donald Trump on Thursday and said the United States remained Berlin's “indispensable” partner, using their first phone call to attempt to heal frayed ties.

2 mins

King Charles leads service to mark end of World War II

King Charles III on Thursday joined veterans and other royal family members at London’s Westminster Abbey for a service to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.

1 min

Oil trading group execs sanctioned for Russia links

Britain yesterday announced a package of sanctions aimed at Russia, including placing asset freezes on several directors of oil trading company Coral Energy Group, which is now known as 2Rivers Group.

1 min

Pride and praise for Pope Leo who left lasting impression

Church bells echoed out as Catholics congregated in the Peruvian capital on Thursday to celebrate the election of American-born Pope Leo XIV, who left his mark after years of service in the Andean country.

2 mins

Transgender troops face dismissal

Pentagon gets green light to impose ban

2 mins

Solution for Gaza aid is 'steps away' as groups raise alarm

The US State Department said on Thursday a solution to be able to deliver food aid to Gaza was “steps away” and an announcement was coming shortly, as the aid community expressed scepticism that the plan would bring relief to the enclave’s conflict-ravaged population.

2 mins

White South African refugees set to arrive

The United States is working to bring the first group of white South Africans it has classified as refugees to the country early next week, The New York Times reported yesterday, citing officials briefed on the plans and documents obtained by the newspaper.

1 min

Taking a turn for the worse

For the first time, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s controversial hospital “imprisonment” faces intense scrutiny now the courts have stepped in, according to observers.

3 mins

Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle

Social media posts focus on the performance of Chinese missiles, write Tim Hepher and Mike Stone

3 mins

Thaksin's troubles

The Medical Council of Thailand's decision (MCT) to penalise doctors implicated in the so-called \"14th floor\" saga — Thaksin Shinawatra's \"privileged\" hospital stay in lieu of doing real jail time upon returning to the country — is likely to send seismic shockwaves through the halls of power and affect some government ministers.

2 mins

Dollar confusion reigns amid uncertainty

Currency markets that only a few months ago assumed a trade war would lift the US dollar now suspect that a full-scale devaluation may be underway, suggesting few market players have a clear handle yet on the US administration's dollar plans.

3 mins

How nations can counter Trump’s trade trickery

Much has been written about US President Donald Trump's disastrous “reciprocal” tariffs, which, despite having remained in effect for less than 24 hours, roiled the stock market, drove up Treasury yields, and caused the dollar to depreciate. In fact, the tariffs that have so badly undermined markets’ faith in the US were never reciprocal at all: they were entirely unilateral actions betraying a fundamental misunderstanding of economics.

2 mins

Where tax breaks meet high fashion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, a walk-in closet filled with old dresses, isn’t my idea of a good cause.

4 mins

It’s a brave move by Alexander-Arnold

It has been a hugely emotional time for Liverpool fans in recent weeks.

2 mins

Chelsea ease into Conference League final against Betis

Chelsea will face Real Betis in the final of the Uefa Conference League after a 1-0 win over Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory in their last-four tie.

2 mins

No Curry, no comeback: Wolves dominate Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves exploited the injury absence of Stephen Curry to defeat the Golden State Warriors 117-93 and level their NBA Western Conference semi-final series on Thursday.

2 mins

Jeeno’s blade puts her on top

Thai ace sinks her demons to shoot 64

2 mins

It’s all or nothing for Man U’s Amorim

Anything less than winning the Europa League title on May 21 will not be enough for Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, who said finishing second will amount to nothing and the club's long-suffering fans deserve better.

2 mins

Dethroned champs Leverkusen face uncertain future

After conceding the Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich last weekend, Bayer Leverkusen host Borussia Dortmund tomorrow with rumoured big-name exits clouding the club’s immediate future.

1 min

Clasico or bust for Real Madrid

Ancelotti eyes Barca revenge, La Liga title

2 mins

Newcastle want to hear the noise at home

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has called on the home fans to ramp up the noise when they host Chelsea tomorrow in one of their most pivotal Premier League games this season.

2 mins

Suphanat out but Buriram still favourites

Thai League 1 champions Buriram United will battle it out against BG Pathum United, while Muang Thong United will face Ratchaburi in the semi-finals of the FA Cup today.

1 min

'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise

While Season 3 already aired, several factors have hotels in the South holding their breath

2 mins

Chinese influencer to hawk Thai fruit

A popular Chinese influencer plans to conduct a Thai fruit live-stream sale on May 11-12, according to the Commerce Ministry.

1 min

Gulf reports Q1 profits surge 28% to B5.3bn

SET-listed Gulf Development’s diversification into the telecom business is bearing fruit, helping the energy developer drive revenue in the first quarter, with net profit soaring by 28% to 5.3 billion baht.

1 min

SET REBOUNDING AFTER A BUMPY APRIL

The Stock Exchange of Thailand was volatile in April, which features a long holiday period.

4 mins

LNG imports may create hub status

Thailand is expected to buy more gas from the US in any trade deal

4 mins

TRUMP’S CHINA SIGNALS GIVE SHARES A LIFT

RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK and signalled that tariffs on Chinese goods may fall if preliminary talks this weekend in Switzerland go well.

5 mins

China's garment factories face a tipping point after new tariffs

As a US tax loophole ends, the apparel makers that sell to America are forced to consider alternative markets or cheaper locations in and outside China, writes Meaghan Tobin from Guangzhou

4 mins

Chinese prepare to resume US exports

Companies’ hopes are high as US-China trade talks set to begin today in Geneva

3 mins

Nvidia tweaks chip to evade US sanctions on China

Nvidia plans to release a downgraded version of its H20 artificial intelligence chip for China in the next two months, following US export restrictions on the original model, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

1 min

India orders X to block over 8,000 accounts

India has ordered X to block more than 8,000 accounts, the platform said Thursday, adding that it was reluctantly complying with what it described as government-imposed \"censorship.

2 mins

Instacart CEO hired to run OpenAl apps

Instacart head Fidji Simo will step down to join OpenAI as its chief of applications, CEO and co-founder Sam Altman said on Thursday, adding she will report to him and that he will remain head of the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT maker.

1 min

Renault R4

The R4 is back after a 30-year hiatus as a no-nonsense and practical electric crossover, writes Murray Scullion

5 mins

Leapmotor C10 gains extra power, range

Chinese EV brand's Skoda Enyaq rival is updated in its home market, bringing 800V electricals, writes Charlie Martin

1 min

EU to hit back at US if talks fail

Boeing and big American food producers could end up in the crosshairs

3 mins

US trade deal could help UK economy but won't transform it

The British government made faster economic growth its No. 1 mission.

3 mins

Gates slams Musk's cuts to US foreign aid

In his sharpest rebuke of the world’s richest man, a distinction he once held, Bill Gates accused Elon Musk at least twice in the past week of “killing” children in the world’s poorest countries by cutting foreign aid under the Trump administration.

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