Bangkok Post - May 15, 2025

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May 15, 2025

Fears grow over fate of handout scheme

The fate of the third phase of the government's flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the recent US trade tariff hikes.

1 min

Justice minister off DSI duty

The Constitutional Court has unanimously ordered Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong to temporarily cease performing his duties in overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and serving as deputy chair of the Special Cases Board.

2 mins

Trade proposals pitched to US

Pichai outlines plan to cut US tariffs

2 mins

Mum sought after lizard eats baby

Authorities are working to identify the mother of a newborn whose body was found in the mouth of a water monitor in a residential area on King Kaew Soi 28 in Samut Prakan.

1 min

Rangers shot by colleague

An intoxicated park ranger who was trying to enter a forest fired upon and wounded two of his colleagues before he himself was shot in Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Chiang Mai yesterday.

1 min

Architecture firm denies revising plans

SAO COLLAPSE

1 min

China EV firm to ramp up its presence

Plans include new jobs, tech transfer

1 min

PP keeps watch on Trang airport delays

The opposition People’s Party (PP) has vowed to continue its inspection of Trang airport's 4.4-billion-baht development projects, which are now expected to be at least partly finished next month.

1 min

Parents held for 'selling porn clips of kids'

Authorities have launched an investigation after a juvenile was allegedly forced to participate in pornographic acts in Phetchabun province.

1 min

No German engines for submarines

EU arms ban nixes procurement plan

1 min

Deputy Speaker to face EC on May 19

Deputy Senate Speaker Kriangkrai Srirak confirmed yesterday he will appear before the Election Commission's (EC) inquiry panel on May 19 as summoned.

1 min

Cafe chain wades into poll drama

Starbucks in South Korea has banned customers from using the names of the country's presidential candidates — or the disgraced ex-president — for their orders, the coffee giant said yesterday.

1 min

Bogota joins Belt and Road initiative

Beijing courts Latin America to curb US

2 mins

Israel warns Yemenis to avoid Houthi-held ports

Israel's army yesterday urged Yemenis to stay away from Houthi-held ports, in a likely warning of retaliation after it intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels.

1 min

UN urges end to Gaza aid block

United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to take action “to prevent genocide” in Gaza, delivering a scathing account of Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory.

2 mins

Beijing kicks off war drills in Cambodia

Cambodia and China yesterday began their largest-ever joint military exercises, involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs.

1 min

Trump meets new Syria leader after lifting sanctions

Donald Trump yesterday became the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader after he offered sanctions relief in hopes of offering a new path to the war-battered country.

1 min

Nato mulls defence spending hike

Foreign ministers in Turkey for a two-day meeting to discuss increasing security expenditure to a level that would keep the United States happy, writes Max Delany

3 mins

'We arrived here barefoot with nothing'

War-displaced Sudanese go hungry in refuge town as conflict in Darfur continues without an end in sight, write Ibrahim Abdallah and Menna Farouk

2 mins

Uruguay’s Mujica dies at 89

World’s ‘poorest leader’ lived a humble life, writes G Fleitas

2 mins

Heavy clashes in capital after militia leader killed

The most intense clashes for years rocked Tripoli for a second night and continued into yesterday morning, witnesses in the Libyan capital said, after Monday's killing of a major militia leader set off fighting between rival factions.

1 min

Harvard faces new federal cutbacks

The US government on Tuesday announced fresh funding cuts to Harvard, a day after the elite school’s president said it shared “common ground” with the Trump administration on many issues.

1 min

Trump's plans face key test

Republicans eye key votes for 'mega-bill'

1 min

PM criticises UK's invite to Trump for a state visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has criticised Britain’s invitation to Donald Trump for a second state visit, saying it undermined his government's effort to project a united front against the US president's talk of annexing Canada.

1 min

Grand jury indicts judge for helping migrant flee

A US federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Wisconsin judge on charges of concealing a person from immigration agents, after she was taken into custody and accused of helping an undocumented migrant avoid arrest.

1 min

Judge allows use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled on Tuesday that the United States can use the Alien Enemies Act to fast-track the deportation of accused Venezuelan gang members, in what appears to be the first court ruling that backs the Donald Trump administration’s interpretation of the 1798 law.

1 min

On-line betting threat

Amid a surge of contrary opinions, it would be no surprise if the The casino-entertainment complex bill that the Pheu Thai government has sponsored runs into hurdles when it goes for its reading in parliament in July.

2 mins

Hypertension hides in plain sight

Thailand's economy has surged. Its health care system is admired. Yet a silent killer is quietly stealing lives, straining hospitals, and sapping the nation's future. That killer is hypertension — and it's hiding in plain sight.

3 mins

The virtues of ideological art — value vs propaganda

What is successful right-wing art?

4 mins

Venezuela’s fall deepens under Maduro’s rule

What was akin to a celebration of global dictators and political rogues, Venezuela's Marxist dictator, Nicholas Maduro, visited Moscow to join Vladimir Putin in celebrating Russia's May 9 Victory Day Parade, the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. Mr Putin's pantheon included communist China’s leader Xi Jinping and Brazil's President Lula da Silva, among others.

3 mins

Thai-US trade talks are likely to fail

ECONOMY TALK

4 mins

Pacers ace it! Cavs crumble

Haliburton superb, Denver on the brink

3 mins

Wilson shines in LA return

Rookie Jacob Wilson delivered four hits along with the first multi-home run game of his career in his homecoming, left-hander Jeffrey Springs went seven strong innings and the visiting Athletics earned an 11-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

1 min

First regular-season games in Dublin, Berlin, Madrid

LOS ANGELES: The NFL announced its seven-game international slate of contests for the 2025 season on Tuesday, setting teams for the league’s first regular-season contests in Dublin, Berlin and Madrid among others.

1 min

Former world champ Dennis gets suspended sentence

Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis avoided jail yesterday for driving in a way “likely to cause harm” before his car struck and killed his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins.

1 min

Tatum season ends, stars support him

Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the Boston Celtics’ playoff defeat to the New York Knicks, the NBA champions confirmed on Tuesday, leaving the basketball superstar facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

2 mins

Suaalii in race to be fit for Lions Tests

Explosive Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in a race to be fit to face the British and Irish Lions after his club said yesterday that he needs surgery on a fractured jaw.

1 min

Sinner moves into quarters

Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world No.1 into the Italian Open quarter-finals.

3 mins

Elite face off in wet and wild PGA duel

McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele eye glory

3 mins

Williams boss promises no more baffling team orders

Williams have made changes to avoid repeating the situation in Miami where Carlos Sainz mistakenly thought Alex Albon had ignored orders not to pass, team boss James Vowles said on Tuesday.

2 mins

Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he “has no problem” with Real Madrid ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.

2 mins

Home heroes light up Thailand Open

Pornpawee Chochuwong, Supanida Katethong and mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puvaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran advanced to the second round of the US$475,000 (approx 16,150,000 baht) BWF Toyota Thailand Open 2025 at Nimibutr Stadium yesterday.

1 min

Thais face hosts China, eye women's futsal WC spot

Thailand will lock horns with hosts China today for a place in the title showdown of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup in Hohhot city.

1 min

Goodison Park to serve as Everton women's team home

Goodison Park will become the home of Everton's women's team when the English Premier League club open their new arena at Bramley-Moore Dock next season, the English outfit said on Tuesday.

1 min

Last-gasp Ballard goal takes Sunderland to playoff final

Sunderland reached the Championship playoff final in the most dramatic fashion as Dan Ballard's goal in the dying seconds of extra-time sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory against Coventry on Tuesday.

1 min

Forest's Awoniyi placed in induced coma

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma to help his recovery from urgent abdominal surgery, according to reports on Tuesday.

2 mins

BoT officials eager to preserve policy space

The effectiveness of monetary policy tends to diminish when the policy rate falls to a low level, while transmission has slowed on a relative basis, according to the Bank of Thailand.

2 mins

Call for national e-marketplace

Platform would support local SMEs

3 mins

Groups ready proposal to offset crisis

The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) plans to submit a proposal to the prime minister in person this month, requesting a concrete plan to restore confidence and avoid a crisis.

2 mins

Rice event set to generate over B2bn in export orders

The Commerce Ministry is gearing up to host the Thailand Rice Convention during the last week of this month, aiming to promote Thai rice exports and exceed 2 billion baht in orders.

1 min

SET sees support for ongoing surge

The Thai stock market is expected to continue growing next month, supported by easing global trade tension, a downward trend for global interest rates, and inflows into Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

2 mins

Thai hotels face double whammy from tariffs

Thai hotels are likely to face secondary effects from the US reciprocal tariffs as slowing tourist arrivals may cause hoteliers to cut prices or introduce more aggressive campaigns at home, while their overseas operations cannot escape the impact of the global economic slowdown.

2 mins

Tax changes to cushion blow of US tariffs

The Board of Investment (BoI) expects to decide next week on a plan to offer new tax incentives to help investors cope with the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.

1 min

Bid to up use of local content wins support

The Thai Chamber of Commerce is backing the Department of Foreign Trade’s (DFT) initiative to encourage the incorporation of local content in production processes.

1 min

PTTEP sees healthy growth for next 10 years

Annual expansion projected at 2-3%

1 min

Trade chief holds investment talks with US representatives

The head of Thailand Trade Representatives has met with US senators, congressional leaders and major American companies, in a bid to reaffirm Thailand's role as a key investor in the country and explore joint Thai-US manufacturing.

1 min

Line Man offers English and stickers for expats, tourists

Line Man offers automatic English translation and chat stickers, making it easier for expats and tourists to discover authentic Thai flavours across 77 provinces without needing a Thai keyboard.

3 mins

CPN eyes growth in holistic partnerships

Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand's leading real estate developer, is enhancing its potential to build holistic partnerships by providing robust business solutions and a powerful ecosystem.

1 min

GrabFood, Shake Shack tie up on collaborative menu

GrabFood, a Thai food delivery platform, has teamed up with Shake Shack Thailand to launch the “Shake Shack x POTONG” collaboration menu.

1 min

FPT upbeat on industrial property arm

Anticipates revenue to hit B4bn this year

2 mins

BYD tops Toyota in Singapore

China's BYD became the most popular vehicle brand in Singapore so far this year, outselling Toyota for the first time, government data showed, as the fast-growing electric vehicle maker steps up efforts to boost overseas sales.

1 min

Pandora is surviving the trade war

The Danish jeweller said it was 'battle ready,' with plans to raise prices and reroute shipments from the US, but tariffs could potentially cost it millions of dollars, writes Eshe Nelson from London

3 mins

Sony sees flat profit amid levies

Sony said yesterday it expects operating profit to rise 0.3% to ¥1.28 trillion ($8.7 billion) in the financial year ending in March, after factoring in a ¥100 billion hit from US President Donald Trump's trade war.

1 min

CATL ‘eyes HK$263 share price’

Chinese battery maker CATL is set to price its shares at HK$263 ($33.70) each and increase the size of the company’s Hong Kong listing, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, raising about $4.6 billion.

1 min

Foxconn profit soars on AI demand, beating forecast

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, posted a 91% leap in first-quarter profit and beat the market forecast on strong demand for artificial intelligence servers, but gave a more conservative full-year outlook.

1 min

Asia chip fabs wary of tariffs

Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing.

3 mins

World woos scientists shunned by Trump

As President Donald Trump guts American research institutions, world leaders see a 'once-in-a-century brain gain opportunity,' writes Patricia Cohen from London

4 mins

Chinese sites offer a $351 discount on latest iPhones

Chinese e-commerce platforms are offering discounts of up to 2,530 yuan ($351, or 11,600 baht) on Apple’s latest iPhone 16 models, an effort to spur sales as first-quarter shipments by the US tech giant fell further in its second-largest market.

1 min

Tesla board exploring new pay deal for Musk: FT

Tesla's board has formed a special committee to review CEO Elon Musk's compensation, which could result in a new stock options package, the Financial Times reported yesterday.

4 mins

EV sales to continue growing despite trade uncertainty: IEA

Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by US tariffs won't derail growth in sales of electric vehicles, which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the IEA said yesterday.

2 mins

Tesla's chair made $198m selling stock as profit fell

Robyn Denholm sold Tesla stock in recent months while Elon Musk, the chief executive she oversees, worked for President Trump and alienated many car buyers, write Aaron Krolick, Rebecca Elliott and Jack Ewing from New York

5 mins

Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after reporting annual loss

British luxury fashion label Burberry said yesterday it could shed almost one-fifth of its global workforce over two years to reduce costs as it fell into an annual net loss.

2 mins

US inflation cools slightly in April

May be calm before storm: economists

4 mins

Tiny company with China ties in big purchase of Trump coin

A struggling technology company that has ties to China and relies on TikTok made an unusual announcement this week. It had secured funding to buy as much as $300 million of $Trump, the so-called meme coin marketed by US President Donald Trump.

3 mins

STATE OF ART IN SINGAPORE

The annual SIFA festival returns with an expanded landscape

5 mins

TITANS ATTACK PULSE HALL AT CENTRALWORLD

Fans of the acclaimed anime and manga series Attack On Titan can't miss this.

1 min

Kramer vs Kramer director Robert Benton dies aged 92

Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning writer and director of Kramer vs Kramer, has died in his US home, his representative said on Tuesday. He was 92.

1 min

Apprentice star Jeremy Strong says truth under assault

The Apprentice star Jeremy Strong — who was nominated for an Oscar for playing US President Donald Trump's ruthless early mentor — said on Tuesday that “truth is under assault”.

1 min

Sean Combs' ex says he coerced her into 'disgusting' sex ordeals at celeb parties

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul’s sex trafficking trial on Tuesday how he subjected her to “disgusting” and “humiliating” drug-fuelled, marathon group sex sessions.

2 mins

I thought I was going to die, K-dash tells trial

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian told a Paris court on Tuesday she feared she would be killed by the masked men who robbed her at gunpoint of some US$10 million (333 million baht) of jewellery in her hotel room in 2016, but expressed her forgiveness despite the “trauma”.

2 mins

Shining among the 40 shades

Blackwater Valley, a little-known corner of Ireland, beckons

1 min

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS

When movie stars come to Cannes, a Traverso is there to take pictures

4 mins

GOT7 makes a comeback

K-pop boy band, whose members went separate ways over Covid, reunite to screaming Bangkok fans

4 mins

Eurovision semis see steamy Sweden face the heat

The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday put sauna-loving front-runners Sweden to the test, with voters across Europe and beyond deciding who will earn a place in the grand final.

2 mins

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