Bangkok Post — 4 Trending News (2024)

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Armed soldiers loyal to a turncoat warlord patrol the streets of the border town of Myawaddy, as troops of the ruling Myanmar junta and rebels jostle for ... Show more

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Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia-Pacific region. There is a real need for comprehensive legislation ... Show more

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Toyota pilots EV pickups in Pattaya Battery-powered Hilux models converted into songtaews for public transport trial Toyota has launched a public transport ... Show more

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Apr 25

“A ban on TikTok and a ban on you and your voice.” Said Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, responding to #Biden as the TikTok ban bill has been signed. #TikTok #TikTokBan

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Yingluck in the clear over funding scandal The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared ... Show more

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Apr 25

A woman posted photos of her electricity bill from the Provincial Electricity Authority on her Facebook page, revealing charges exceeding 77 million baht ... Show more

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Voice TV going off the air after 15 years Voice TV, owned by the family of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has announced that it will cease ... Show more

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BMA to spruce up busy pedestrian areas The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has begun a pavement renovation programme aiming to upgrade footpaths ... Show more

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Younger Asian tourists opt for cheaper regional holidays With travel costs soaring, more tourists from Asia-Pacific are opting for intra-regional trips ... Show more

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‘Summer Sonic Bangkok’ tickets are on sale today at 2 p.m. (Bangkok time). One of Japan’s ‘Big Two’ music festivals will be held for the first time ever in ... Show more

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Banks agree to reduce loan ratesThai banks are set to cut the minimum retail rate (MRR) by 25 basis points for a period of six months ... Show more

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Policymakers set to prepare more AI rules Policymakers will draw up more new artificial intelligence (AI) rules to prevent the violation of AI ethics and ... Show more

Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights

The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.

TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.

Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.

Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.

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TikTok CEO’s response to the TikTok ban bill. #Biden #TikTok #TikTokBan #TikTokBanned

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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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US checking in The USS Theodore Roosevelt, the fourth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, docked on Wednesday ... Show more

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Two sisters held in bust of B700m gambling site Police also charge two firms with sending millions of online messages promoting betting Two sisters in ... Show more

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The MEA collaborates on a transformative project to install underground communication cables along Rama IV Road, enhancing urban infrastructure and safety ... Show more

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Hundreds of Japanese towns at 'risk of disappearing' More than 40% of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young female residents ... Show more

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A coastal gem Just off Pattaya, Koh Lan is an ideal island for those wanting a quick escape with stunning beaches Throughout my work life I have gone on many ... Show more

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The world’s largest PEPPA PIG theme park is scheduled to open in 2027 and will be the first PEPPA PIG outdoor theme park in Asia, owned by Hasbro ... Show more

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Sentenced drug defendant escapes from courtPolice were hunting down a convicted defendant in a drug case who escaped while being taken to a prison vehicle at ... Show more

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US carrier group makes port call A US carrier strike group arrived in Laem Chabang for a scheduled port visit on Wednesday ... Show more

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Thais eye more Olympic slots from Bangkok event Six Thai boxers have already secured their berths at the 2024 Olympic Games and there are six more slots to ... Show more

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Apr 24

#HeatAlert . Today could be the hottest day. The forecast predicts highs of 43°C in the North and 40°C in Bangkok. Stay hydrated!

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Apr 24

Myanmar rebel group withdraws from border town Thai ministry reports eased tensions but situation still uncertain A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its ... Show more

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Apr 23

Thailand is an "aged" society, as over 20% of the country is over 60 years old. While the number of senior citizens continues to grow each year ... Show more

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : More than 5 million senior citizens still need to work to earn a living and most of them do not have formal education ... Show more

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : As the battle against the Myanmar junta intensifies, the allied resistance forces have gained momentum with the seizure of the border town of Myawaddy ... Show more

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Apr 23

Visa-free scheme for Russian visitors extended 60-day exemption will replace 90-day visa-free programme that expires at end of April The cabinet on Tuesday ... Show more

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : A Chinese woman was reportedly pushed off a cliff by her husband in Kong Chiam district in 2019 and miraculously survived with her unborn baby returned ... Show more

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#BangkokPost : The Meteorological Department forecast is for extremely hot weather in the North, the Northeast, the Central Plains and the East from Monday to Sunday ... Show more

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Apr 24

US seeks to jail Binance founder Former crypto exchange boss Zhao faces sentencing for money laundering on April 30Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance ... Show more

Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison

The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.

Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.

Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.

The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.

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Apr 24

Central bank intervenes to steady bahtOfficial says currency is moving in line with peers after falling past 37 to the dollar earlier The Bank of Thailand ... Show more

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Apr 24

Listen to #ALLY talk about what it's like to star with the famous singer ‘Pup Potato’ in #TheBelievers series. https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/แอลลี่ https://www ... Show more

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : Bringing an airport to a province isn't always a boon. It can be a burden too. #opinion #Thailand #business #transport #airport #Srettha Full story link is in the first ... Show more

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#BangkokPost : The number of Covid-19 cases has increased as expected after Songkran celebrations as the JN.1 strain remains dominant in the country ... Show more

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Guru by Bangkok Post : 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀 ▪️The Chao Phraya Express Boat deployed two new boats earlier this month. Boats No. 301 and 302 are golden-flagged and operate on ... Show more

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oxic-waste fire victims lay complaint against authorities Arson not ruled out, site had no electricity that could cause short circuit About 100 people ... Show more

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Guru by Bangkok Post : 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗴 The next time you visit the famous canal, don't forget to check out the latest mural, which features Thai icons such as a ... Show more

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Guru by Bangkok Post : 𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗮 You have until tomorrow to enjoy a fair to commemorate the 242nd anniversary of the Rattanakosin Era and Thai ... Show more

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Apr 24

Two Japanese suspects in murder-mutilation case Two Japanese men are prime suspects in the murder and dismemberment of another Japanese man whose remains were ... Show more

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Apr 24

NVI Drives Local Vaccine Procurement Efforts National Vaccine Institute collaborates with government agencies to ensure equitable access to essential vaccines ... Show more

Bangkok Post - NVI Drives Local Vaccine Procurement Efforts

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Agencies join forces to digitise government The Thai Chamber of Commerce is working with the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) and the ... Show more

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PM Hasina lands for 6-day visitBangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Wednesday for a six-day official visit at the ... Show more

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Apr 24

It's getting too hot to vote in India. How do you run a democracy when the mercury rises above 40 degrees Celsius? That's the problem faced by voters in India.

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : The government will kick off its One Family One Soft Power project in June, and aims to create 20 million jobs with a minimum annual salary of 200 ... Show more

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Apr 23

Ten killed when two Malaysian navy helicopters collide Ten people were killed on Tuesday when two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a ... Show more

Bangkok Post - Ten killed when two Malaysian navy helicopters collide

Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters

Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.

The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.

An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : Headaches, constipation and muscle cramps are the top three illnesses people suffer from during summer, according to the Department of Health ... Show more

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Apr 23

Asia is most climate disaster-impacted region Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate related hazards last year ... Show more

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : Peak celebrations for the Songkran holiday this year may have passed, but there are already a few refreshing signs lingering in the aftermath of the ... Show more

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Apr 23

‘Big Joke’ drops complaint against PM Embattled deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his malfeasance complaint against Prime ... Show more

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Apr 23

Teachers, students to share school toilets In a major change of policy, teachers and students will share the same toilets at all schools under the Office of ... Show more

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Apr 23

Lop Buri residents deny ‘harassing’ macaquesParks and wildlife officials say plan to relocate nuisance monkeys is proceeding Lop Buri residents are upset by ... Show more

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Apr 23

Justice minister shrugs off misconduct petition in Thaksin case Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong remained unfazed on Tuesday by the latest petition asking the ... Show more

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Apr 23

Increasing tree cover is a vital way to cool down urban heat islands. But tree pollen also is the primary driver of spring allergy woes ... Show more

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Burning waste warehouses raise pollution fearsFires continued to burn at the hazardous waste site owned by Win Process Co in Rayong on Tuesday ... Show more

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The public is being warned to carefully check the suppliers of Labubu dolls amid receiving complaints about fraudulent sales of the expensive designer toys ... Show more

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Bank profits underwhelm in Q1Commercial banks booked marginal profit growth in the first quarter of this year, largely influenced by the decreased ... Show more

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Apr 23

Education Ministry: Students and teachers can share restrooms for equality, but schools still have segregated bathrooms by sex.

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Apr 23

Sundell confident ahead of her second title defence Smilla "The Hurricane" Sundell believes she can overcome arguably the toughest test of her ... Show more

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Apr 23

Dept vows to end macaque menace 'soon' The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will start relocating macaques which have laid siege ... Show more

Bangkok Post - Dept vows to end macaque menace "soon"

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Call to elevate 10 second-tier provinces The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has called on the government to promote 10 second-tier provinces as first-tier ... Show more

Bangkok Post - Call to elevate 10 second-tier provinces

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Rodtang Jitmuangnon faced a litmus test when he squared off against Walter Goncalves in a grueling encounter a few years ago. Now ... Show more

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Thai PM urged to tackle overtourismWith opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously ... Show more

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : TikTok on Sunday reiterated free speech concerns about a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would ban the popular social media app in ... Show more

Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil

The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : The number of Myanmar refugees in Mae Sot district of Tak fell from about 3,000 on Sunday to about 1,000 on Monday as the fighting around Myawaddy eased ... Show more

Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar

Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.

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Apr 22

Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board ... Show more

Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash

Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.

The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.

The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.

The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : A baby girl was delivered from the womb of a Palestinian killed along with her husband and daughter by an Israeli attack in the Gaza city of Rafah ... Show more

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Deputy minister's son gets suspended jail term for drink driving A son of a deputy minister has been sentenced to two months in jail, suspended for two years ... Show more

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Apr 22

2024, and this is still happening? A Chinese English tutor offended Thai people’s English accent. Share your thoughts below.

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#BangkokPost : Residents were evacuated from the vicinity of chemical warehouses in tambon Bang But of Ban Khai district where a fire broke out and explosions were ... Show more

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#BangkokPost : Top military commanders are concerned that a proposed rejig of the laws could invite undue political interference in armed forces' affairs ... Show more

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#BangkokPost : Duck egg prices rose by 4.5% to 4.60 baht each on Monday as the continuing heatwave took its toll on the poultry industry ... Show more

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#BangkokPost : Multi-platinum Grammy Award-nominated phenomenon JP Saxe will be flown into the Kingdom to serenade Thai fans with his soulful voice at Lido Connect ... Show more

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#BangkokPost : Siamese Heritage Trust is holding a one-day trip to explore modern architecture in the Sukhumvit area on May 10. #lifestyle #architecture #event Bangkok Post - Take an architectural tour of Sukhumvit

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#BangkokPost : Move Forward MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat welcomes the landmark Marriage Equality Act but says the fight isn't over. #lifestyle #LGBTQ #marry #law Bangkok Post - At the end of the rainbow

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#BangkokPost : Thousands of people protested in Tenerife on Saturday (April 20) calling for the Spanish island to temporarily limit tourist arrivals to stem a boom in ... Show more

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