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Salvage work nears end at collapsed building: 'We will find everyone'
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has promised to find all remaining persons trapped in the ruins of the collapsed State Audit Office building as the rescue operation nears its final phase.
Elevator shaft walls now in focus
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2025
» The State Audit Office (SAO) has issued a statement explaining the decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at its new 30-storey building, which allegedly contributed to the structure's collapse during an earthquake.
Celine turns Japanese at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Life, Published on 25/04/2025
» The elegance of Celine's heritage infused with the unique spirit of Japanese aesthetics is presented during the "Celine Maki-e Exhibition", which is running in the France Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 in Japan, until May 11. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique where gold and silver powders are delicately applied to lacquered surfaces. The exhibition features reinterpretations of the brand's iconic Triomphe logo, engaging with elements from Japan's illustrious history and vibrant modernity, in a cultural exchange between Japanese artists and the house's emblem. It is home to several art pieces and video installations, highlighting Japanese Urushi art pieces from Hikoju Makie, alongside Celine's exclusive bags. A theatrical and immersive set-up brings life to a collaborative video work between Japanese artist Soshi Nakamura and Celine, displayed in an embracing and futuristic manner by an LED screen wall facing multiple mirrors.
A perilous era of absolute advantage
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 25/04/2025
» If a date had to be pinpointed, the post-Second World War international system came to an unmistakable end on April 2 -- the so-called "Liberation Day" -- when US President Donald Trump announced comprehensive "reciprocal" tariffs to a bewildered global audience. The blatantly protectionist move was equivalent to the United States' abrogation and abandonment of the rules-based international order that it ironically and instrumentally constructed and upheld over nearly eight decades. What comes now is a dangerous era of absolute advantage in global trade, investment, and finance, bent on unilateralism over multilateralism, competition over cooperation, nationalism over interdependence, and the singular quest to dominate and reshape the global pecking order under the rubric of making America "great again".
Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear
AFP, Published on 24/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a "fair deal" on trade with China, but his top officials offered few details of how Washington might de-escalate its damaging tariff war with Beijing.
'Chinese plant' in Chon Buri has steel confiscated
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/04/2025
» Substandard steel worth 11.5 million baht has been confiscated from a plant in Chon Buri province, where six Chinese workers were found working without permits.
Contractor pledges B120m
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/04/2025
» China Railway No. 10 (Thailand), the contractor of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building, will set aside 120 million baht to compensate victims of the tragedy, the justice minister confirmed, adding the move will not impact the criminal case related to the tragedy.
Can Thailand survive Trade War 2.0?
Oped, Published on 23/04/2025
» As the trade war is now being waged globally, Thailand needs to cope with the emerging impacts while trying to minimise the risks and grasp the arising opportunities. It is therefore important to understand both the upcoming headwinds and tailwinds for the Thai economy and businesses in Thailand.
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
Published on 22/04/2025
» Three Thai men suspected of being nominees for a Chinese state-owned construction firm, a major partner in the collapsed state audit building, were arraigned in court on Tuesday.
Global South will pay for trade war
Oped, Published on 22/04/2025
» US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have unleashed economic chaos, roiling stock and bond markets and triggering panic around the world, especially in lower-income countries that rely heavily on exports to the United States. The result could be an entirely manufactured global recession, with the developing world bearing the brunt.