Bangkok Post - May 16, 2025

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May 16, 2025

Premchai faces arrest over SAO tower collapse

The Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Premchai Karnasuta, 71, President of Italian-Thai Development Plc and 16 others over the deadly collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building during the earthquake on March 28.

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Senate panel demands referendum on casino bill

A Senate special committee examining the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill has called for a referendum on the controversial project, warning the draft bill may contravene the constitution if passed into law.

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Wanted abbot surrenders to police

The abbot of Wat Rai Khing temple and monastic chief of Region 14, Phra Thamma Wachiranuwat, has surrendered to police following the issuance of an arrest warrant over allegations he embezzled more than 300 million baht in temple funds to gamble on an online baccarat platform.

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Klatham seen as prepping for coalition rift

The Klatham Party's luring of MPs from other political parties is a calculated move to boost its bargaining power as well as to support the Pheu Thai Party in case the latter severs its political ties with Bhumjaithai, according to political observers.

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Capital at risk in future quake

‘Unique geography’ makes it vulnerable

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Govt urged to improve crisis messaging

Effective communication is essential for strengthening public awareness and preparedness during a crisis, said Assoc Prof Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University, following the earthquake on March 28.

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Tremor-proof properties touted by Sansiri

Buildings in Bangkok developed by Thailand's real estate leader, Sansiri, successfully withstood the impact of the March 28 earthquake, affirming the structural safety of all of its projects, the company's chief strategy officer said yesterday.

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'Unique geography puts city in peril

While the probability of another earthquake hitting Thailand in the near future is very low, many parts of the country including Bangkok - are at high risk of experiencing shocks from tremors which originate from nearby fault lines, a seismologist warned.

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Structural checks urged after quake

The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) has urged building owners to inspect and reinforce the structural integrity of their properties in preparation for future earthquakes, following recent tremors from Myanmar that were felt as far as Bangkok.

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Conscript triggers inquiry with 'forced driving' claim

The House committee on national security plans to look into allegations of exploitation within the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) following reports that an officer based in Udon Thani province forced a conscript to work as a taxi driver and pocketed most of his earnings.

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G-Token plan draws criticism

The government's proposal to launch the digital Government Token (G-Token) as a new fundraising mechanism has drawn criticism from economic experts, who warn it may violate existing laws and mislead the public.

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Tawee suspension ‘won't affect DSI investigation’

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is still pressing ahead with its probe into allegations of money laundering linked to alleged vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election, its spokesman said yesterday.

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Somsak pressed on Thaksin probe

Medical ethics case sent to minister

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18 'separatists' killed in operation in Papua region

Indonesia's armed forces have killed 18 Papuan separatists during an operation in its easternmost region of Papua, an official said yesterday.

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Manila inks defence pact with Berlin amid China spat

Germany and the Philippines have agreed to enhance defence ties and boost joint activities as Manila builds up a range of alliances to strengthen its position in a longstanding dispute with China in the contested South China Sea.

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Singh urges nuke monitoring

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should take charge of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said yesterday, days after the nuclear-armed neighbours ended their worst military conflict in nearly three decades.

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Forces take out militants in restive Manipur

The Indian Army said at least 10 militants were killed in an operation still underway in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur, bordering Myanmar.

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Anwar says raised MH17 downing with Putin in talks

Malaysia's Premier Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday he discussed the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after the UN's aviation agency blamed the 2014 tragedy on Moscow.

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Aussie PM holds talks in Jakarta

Prioritises defence, economic relations

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Germany to help develop new weapon

LONDON: Britain and Germany will jointly develop a new “deep precision strike” weapon with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometres, the British government said yesterday, as Europe's two largest economies step up their defence cooperation.

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Centre finds possible election interference

Poland said on Wednesday it had uncovered what could be an attempt to interfere in its presidential election campaign using advertisements on Facebook that may have been financed from abroad, an assertion the social media platform disputed.

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Putin bails on Ukraine peace talks

Moscow hardliner arrives in Istanbul

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Officials target criminal networks in W Balkans

Britain will step up its efforts to tackle criminal networks across the Western Balkans that facilitate illegal migration, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday, days after he announced a major set of reforms to help reduce legal migration.

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President to meet Trump over rising tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington next week at a time of strained ties between the two countries, Pretoria said in a statement released late on Wednesday.

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Trump says 'getting close' to Iran deal to avoid military action

US President Donald Trump said yesterday a deal was close on Iran’s nuclear programme that would avoid military action.

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Harvard scientist charged with smuggling

A Russian-born scientist and research associate at Harvard University who has been held for months in an immigration detention center in Louisiana has been criminally charged with attempting to smuggle frog embryo samples into the United States.

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Influencer killed during livestream

A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok livestream, in an incident that sent shockwaves through a country that faces high levels of gender-based violence.

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Ex-senior judge arrested over 43 missing students

Mexican authorities on Wednesday arrested a former senior judge in connection with the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 students a decade ago.

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Military zones along Mexico border sow legal confusion

Migrants 'unaware' of restricted areas

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EC dragging its feet

The Constitutional Court's order for Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong to suspend his duties in overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has created public anxiety over a crisis of trust in the Upper House.

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Protectionism will not protect

GLOBAL HEALTH

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Saudi price war looks like unspoken gift to Trump

Oil barely garnered a mention from US President Donald Trump during his glitzy visit to Saudi Arabia this week. But the black gold may explain why the trip went so smoothly.

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Authentic intelligence rises with Al

As the cognitive power and proliferation of artificial intelligence take the world by storm, the case for authenticity and originality paradoxically becomes more compelling and carries higher premiums.

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Theatre of white refugees from South Africa

As my flight landed in South Africa on Sunday, I looked in vain for the plane that was due to take off with the first 49 white, Afrikaans-speaking “refugees” of the many thousands who are supposedly going to find safety from racist persecution in Donald Trump's United States.

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Henry agrees record $30m extension

Veteran running back Derrick Henry has signed a two-year extension with the Baltimore Ravens, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

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Alcaraz to clash with Musetti, Sabalenka crashes

Carlos Alcaraz set up a semifinal meeting with Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jack Draper in the last eight, while women’s world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out.

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Durant wins Magic Johnson Award

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award.

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No Curry, no hope! Wolves oust Warriors

MINNEAPOLIS: The Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Golden State Warriors to advance to the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday as the Boston Celtics kept their playoff campaign alive with a blowout victory over the New York Knicks.

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Twins run win streak to 10 after DH sweep of O's

Kody Clemens, a relative newcomer to Minnesota, smashed a three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Twins rallied to beat the hosts Baltimore Orioles 8-6 in the second game of a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday.

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Tottenham's Kulusevski to miss Europa League final

Dejan Kulusevski will miss Tottenham's Europa League final against Manchester United after undergoing surgery on his knee, dealing a major blow to the club's hopes of ending their trophy drought.

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FIA cuts its controversial driver swearing fines

Formula One’s governing body on Wednesday reduced the controversial penalties dished out to drivers for swearing after a backlash from the grid.

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Kids save Ancelotti and Madrid in thriller

Coach Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on his young players who helped a depleted Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca 2-1 thanks to academy centre-back Jacobo Ramon’s dramatic winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

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Piastri on fire: Calm Aussie turns up heat

Oscar Piastri heads into this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with the momentum of three successive wins behind him as he seeks to consolidate his bid for the Formula One drivers’ world title.

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Bologna brew up new history with Coppa

Ndoye strike ends 51-year title drought

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Top-five hopefuls battle for UCL riches

The Premier League race is over and relegation is decided — but the battle for Champions League qualification remains wide open with just two rounds to go.

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Asia's rising stars to shine

The International Youth Basketball Championships (IYBC) 2025 will take place next month, featuring 70 teams from across Asia.

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Pornpawee cruises, Kunlavut survives

Kunlavut Vitidsarn survived a three-game test while Pornpawee Chochuwong also advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF Toyota Thailand Open at Nimibutr Stadium yesterday.

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Zulj saves the day for Thunder Castle

Four-goal thriller sets up Buri Ram decider

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Department eager to tighten reins on tax enforcement

The Revenue Department has vowed to tighten tax enforcement on four types of businesses to ensure accurate and actual tax payments.

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Neta Auto banks on new investors

A new investor group is expected to take over debt-ridden Neta Auto, looking to revive the Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker in China and Thailand, says subsidiary Neta Auto (Thailand).

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KKP targets flat growth in mortgages and bad loans

Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP) expects flat mortgage growth this year under its selective lending strategy, aiming to keep non-performing loans (NPLs) at their existing level.

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Thai ESG X to draw 40% of LTF capital

High-income investors are likely to shift their long-term equity fund (LTF) investments to Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, with roughly 40% of the 150-160 billion baht worth of outstanding LTF capital migrating to these new funds, say fund managers.

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Consumer confidence drops for third month in a row

The consumer confidence index (CCI) dropped for a third consecutive month in April to hit its lowest level in seven months, attributed to concerns over US tariffs, falling agricultural product prices, and political uncertainties.

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Minister seeks support for export firms

Pichai looks to state-owned banks

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Energy Asia 2025 to Power the Conversation on Asia's Transition

Over 4,000 global delegates to converge in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the solutions needed in balancing economic growth with Asia’s climate goals.

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NCSA, Palo Alto pact beefs up state's cloud policy framework

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has forged a strategic collaboration with Palo Alto Networks to strengthen Thailand’s Cloud First Policy framework by bolstering cybersecurity capabilities across government agencies.

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Tourism reform call as numbers plunge

Foreign arrivals have been falling this year

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Major players post bumper Q1 profits

Major energy firms managed to reap profits in this year's first quarter, despite a global economic slowdown and geo-political conflicts.

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Nanyang targets 3-5% growth this year

The school shoe sector is expected to record flat growth this year due to the country's sluggish economy, according to Thai shoe manufacturer Nanyang.

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M.K. zeroes in on industrial property market

Exits residential development sector

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CPF records profit surge of 642% to B8.55bn in Q1

Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), an agro-industrial and food conglomerate, reported a record-breaking performance in the first quarter with a net profit of 8.55 billion baht, up 642% year-on-year.

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BGRIM posts 51.6% increase in net profit for first quarter

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) reported a 51.6% increase in net profit for the first quarter this year, while advancing industrial user expansion and near-ing commercial operation dates for its renewable energy projects.

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Computex to showcase AI advances, Nvidia's Huang

At Taiwan's annual Computex trade show next week, the spotlight is expected to fall, once again, on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and the latest in artificial intelligence, but also on the potential destablising impact of higher US tariffs.

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End of nuclear in Taiwan fans energy fears

Agency plans solar power plant at site

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Siemens sticks to '25 forecast despite turmoil

German industrial giant Siemens reported an unexpected jump in quarterly profits yesterday and stuck to its outlook for the year but warned of \"increased uncertainty\" in the global economy.

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Japan megaquake rumours spook Hong Kongers

Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers.

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Apec report takes aim at Trump tariffs

Asia should brace for a near-stagnation of trade and a sharp economic slowdown in the region this year due to escalating tariffs, experts from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation said yesterday.

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Europe's bourses try to stem IPO flight to US

Stability may boost appeal of its markets

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Mexico scientists make tortilla that needs no fridge

Peering through a microscope, food scientist Raquel Gomez studies microorganisms that add nutrients and preserve tortillas for several weeks without refrigerators — a luxury in impoverished Mexican communities.

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US tariff shock hits Cannes film market

Buyers and sellers are heading into this year’s Cannes Film Market under a cloud of uncertainty as the initial shock of US President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films has faded into a cautious business-as-usual approach.

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US retailers rush to save summer sales

Shipments delayed due to Trump tariffs

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Commerzbank CEO, staff rally to fend off UniCredit

Commerzbank’s chief executive and hundreds of employees voiced support for the German lender's standalone strategy as its shareholders met yesterday, stepping up efforts to fend off advances by Italy's UniCredit.

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FAA meets airline execs on Newark airport woes

Newark Liberty International Airport has faced many disruptions in recent weeks. Technology outages, air traffic controller shortages and runway construction at the busy New Jersey hub have led to scores of cancelled and delayed flights.

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UnitedHealth CEO resigns as company scraps '25 forecast

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty stepped down from his post for “personal reasons,’ the company said in a statement Tuesday.

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WEF board scrutinises its founder

The World Economic Forum, the organisation behind the annual gathering of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, is investigating allegations of improper behaviour by its founder, Klaus Schwab.

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What to know about Trump's ‘de minimis' changes

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump closed a long-standing loophole that had allowed a flood of inexpensive Chinese goods to be mailed to the United States without any tariffs.

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UK economy has best quarter in year

Pickup is a boost for Labour government

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GOLD STANDARD

On May 13, American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes.

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Glam in Cannes

Chopard once more leads in luxury with its 2025 Red Carpet Collection

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J-Hope on the big screen; Lee Yi-kyung coming in June

Here are two items of news for fans of South Korean entertainment. SF Cinema will livestream a J-Hope concert from Osaka. And Lee Yi-kyung, the talented actor, is set to meet Thai fans in Bangkok next month.

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EXTRA EXASPERATION, PLEASE

The chef has a love-hate relationship with your favourite burger

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Kaprow that kapows!

Seven easy ways to make your basil (and other herbs) last so much longer

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Woman directors fare strongly at Cannes this year

Cannes 2025 features seven films by female directors in the main competition, equalling the record set in 2023.

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A MOVING DRAMEDY

Netflix series The Four Seasons is deceptively simple, and offers a layered look at relationships

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