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US says China trade talks ‘very constructive’
Published on 25/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - The United States said it held “very constructive” discussions with China after the first day of trade negotiations in Malaysia, as President Donald Trump began a trip to the region that will include a meeting with the Chinese leader next week.
Anutin to meet Trump on Sunday
Published on 25/10/2025
» Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will have a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday before a signing ceremony for a ceasefire deal with Cambodia, the government said in a statement.
Kingdom of Denmark vs the Shadow Fleet
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 25/10/2025
» Back in the 16th and 17th centuries, two-thirds of the Danish kingdom's income came from taxes paid by every ship passing through the Øresund ('The Sound') Strait, the only exit from the Baltic Sea. Each ship had to declare its cargo -- and if the Danes thought they were undervaluing it, Denmark had the right to buy it at the declared price.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 24-30
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 24/10/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Japan ruling party proposes higher departure tax for international travellers
Published on 24/10/2025
» Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday called for hiking the departure tax from the current 1,000 yen (215 baht) per person, hoping to use the increased revenue to address challenges posed by a surge in inbound tourism.
From Bharat to Siam
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/10/2025
» To boost Indian tourism, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has collaborated with the Phra Nakhon District Office and many partners to organise "Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2025" on Pahurat Road and Ong Ang Walking Street until Oct 31.
Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025
» HANOI/TOKYO — The Japanese government and some of the nation's top manufacturers have warned Vietnam that a planned ban on petrol-powered motorbikes in Hanoi could spark job losses and disrupt a US$4.6 billion market that is dominated by Honda, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and seven people familiar with the matter.
Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
A titanic evening of Mehler
Life, Stan Gayuski, Published on 18/10/2025
» Earlier in October, Somtow Sucharitkul informed this reviewer that he was about to conduct Gustav Mahler's Titan with the Siam Sinfonietta.
NBTC Symposium 2025 Bridges Today and Tomorrow
Published on 17/10/2025
» The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) hosted the NBTC Symposium 2025 at Dusit Thani Bangkok under the theme “Bridging Today & Tomorrow, Connecting People – Inspiring Futures.” Held from 9–10 October 2025, the symposium was organised by the International Issues and Engagement Bureau under the Academic Cluster of the Office of the NBTC.