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“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
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Toyota pilots EV pickup trucks in key Thai market: Toyota launched a public transport pilot on Thursday with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks in ...
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Bangkok Heat Wave: Death Toll Rises, Sixth Day of Warnings: Warnings of extreme heat in Bangkok were issued for the sixth consecutive day ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/bangkok-battles-near-record-temperatures-as-death-toll-rises-across-thailand
Asia Hawks on Alert After Indonesia Shock Rate Hike to Defend Rupiah (IDR USD): Investors are looking for the next policy domino to fall in Asia amid an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/asia-s-hawks-get-put-on-alert-after-indonesia-s-shock-rate-hike
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
#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
Bangkok Post - 5m seniors must work to live
Bangkok Post - 5m seniors must work to live
Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflict: Thailand called on Friday for the regional bloc ASEAN to take a more proactive role in trying to ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-urges-bigger-asean-role-resolving-myanmar-conflict-2024-04-26/
Thai Banks Cut Rate for Some Borrowers After Pressure From PM: Thailand’s biggest commercial banks agreed to temporarily lower borrowing costs for vulnerable ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/top-thai-banks-to-cut-interest-rate-after-pm-calls-for-relief
Myanmar’s Junta Recaptures Town That Was a Significant Gain for Rebels: Resistance soldiers were forced to leave Myawaddy, a key trading center on the border ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/asia/myanmar-junta-rebels-myawaddy.html
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand in 2024 as kingdom bakes: The heat index in Bangkok is expected to rise above 52 deg C on April 25.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/heatstroke-kills-30-in-thailand-this-year-as-kingdom-bakes
Thailand to replace military-appointed Senate, reduce its powers: Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to select a new slate of senators who will no ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-replace-military-appointed-senate-reduce-its-powers-2024-04-23/
Thailand Plans for First Post-Coup Senate Election, Referendum: Thailand will start the process to elect new senators next month, in an exercise that will make ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/thailand-plans-for-first-post-coup-senate-election-referendum
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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
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Thai PM asks top banks to lower interest rates to help economy: Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday said he had asked the country's four ...
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Thailand's Bitkub aims for ASEAN expansion with 2025 listing : BANGKOK -- The founder of Thailand's leading cryptocurrency exchange says its ...
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Thailand's $13.5 billion digital wallet stimulus policy was given cabinet approval, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, clearing another hurdle for the ...
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Honda to build electric vehicles and batteries in Ontario, says source: Honda will build electric vehicles and their parts in Ontario with financial support from ...
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Quick Glance: Honda's Major Investment in Electric Vehicle Factory in Ontario
- According to sources from federal and provincial government levels, Honda is planning to establish a significant new electric vehicle facility in Ontario.
- The forthcoming announcement of the agreement is expected to take place at Honda's facility in Alliston, where plans for a comprehensive project to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, and components will be revealed.
- Honda's investment in Alliston is projected to surpass the existing major projects in the electric vehicle production sector in Ontario.
- The disclosure of the agreement with Honda is seen as a significant step in the government's efforts to attract companies for establishment in Canada within the emerging electric vehicle industry.
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.
Thai c.bank minutes show economy expanding, uncertainty remains: Thailand's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than 2023 supported by private ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/thai-cbank-minutes-show-economy-expanding-uncertainty-remains-2024-04-24/
About 1,300 people flee from Myanmar to Thailand after clashes in key border town
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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.
#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
Temperature feels like 52 degrees: Thai authority warns of extreme heat in Bangkok
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Toyota to delay EV production launch in US to 2026, Mid Japan Economist reports: Toyota Motor will delay the start of its electric vehicle (EV) production in the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-delay-ev-production-launch-us-2026-mid-japan-economist-reports-2024-04-25/
Thai PM urged to tackle overtourismWith opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously ... Show more
Bangkok Post - Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Bangkok Post - Premier urged to tackle overtourism
The MEA collaborates on a transformative project to install underground communication cables along Rama IV Road, enhancing urban infrastructure and safety ... Show more
Bangkok Post - MEA Advances Rama IV Road with Underground Cables
Bangkok Post - MEA Advances Rama IV Road with Underground Cables
#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
#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
#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
#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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▪️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
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
Bangkok Post - NVI Drives Local Vaccine Procurement Efforts
#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
#BangkokPost : Thai and foreign tourists celebrate the Songkran festival on Silom and Khao San roads in Bangkok on Sunday. (Photos: Nutthawat Wichieanbut and Varuth ... Show more
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Bangkok Post - Photo gallery | Bangkok Post
US checking in
The USS Theodore Roosevelt, the fourth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, docked on Wednesday ... Show more
#BangkokPost : Headaches, constipation and muscle cramps are the top three illnesses people suffer from during summer, according to the Department of Health ... Show more
#BangkokPost : About 2,000 Myanmar people fled Myawaddy to Mae Sot district of Tak to take refuge from escalating battles between Myanmar junta forces and ethnic ... Show more
Bitcoin's 'halving': what is it and does it matter?
Bitcoin's long-anticipated 'halving' is, depending on where you sit, a vital event that will burnish the ... Show more
Bangkok Post - Bitcoin"s "halving": what is it and does it matter?
Bangkok Post - Bitcoin"s "halving": what is it and does it matter?
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory
MiG-29 jets and Mi-35 helicopter gunships operating along Thai border: Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory - Nikkei Asia
Central bank intervenes to steady bahtOfficial says currency is moving in line with peers after falling past 37 to the dollar earlier
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Singapore woman killed in Spain: Car rented by suspect reportedly caught on CCTV at crime scene
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Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites: BANGKOK: Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday (Apr 24) ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/bangkok-extreme-heat-danger-warning-global-warming-climate-change-4288541
Heat batters South and South-East Asia
Sweltering heat in India, Thailand, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.
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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
‘Big Joke’ drops complaint against PM
Embattled deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his malfeasance complaint against Prime ... Show more
#BangkokPost : Italian big bike manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding aims to make Thailand one of its export hubs after opening a new factory in Rayong ... Show more
#BangkokPost : Road accidents killed 243 people and injured 1,837 others during the six days of the Songkran festival holiday. #Thailand #travel #Songkran #transport #accident #injured ... Show more
Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...
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#BangkokPost : Progress expected on long-delayed first phase from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. #Thailand #transport #train Full story link is in the first comment.
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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
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.
Taylor Swift Effect: Kim Kardashian loses 500,000 followers after diss track 'thanK you aIMee'
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ABOUT POLITICS: Putting on a brave face
Finding itself in the middle of dissolution proceedings, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) needs plenty of ... Show more
Bangkok Post - Putting on a brave face
Bangkok Post - Putting on a brave face
Groups From Middle East, China Look to Build World’s Tallest Tower in Thailand: A group of investors led by a Dubai-based real estate developer is in talks to ...
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Thai film exposes alleged Hollywood 'Con Queen': BANGKOK -- Just like a Hollywood fantasy, the dream call came as a complete surprise to Irish actor Eoin ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Arts/Thai-film-exposes-alleged-Hollywood-Con-Queen
'She was taken in such a horrible way': Family of Singapore woman killed in Spain opens up about their loss
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/audrey-fang-singaporean-woman-killed-spain-family-4282691
Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
Vietnam surpasses India and Thailand and now becomes biggest rice supplier for Singapore
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/20/vietnam-surpasses-india-and-thailand-and-now-becomes-biggest-rice-supplier-for-singapore
#BangkokPost : A British man was arrested while begging in front of a convenience store on the well-known tourist destination of Koh Phangan ... Show more
Chinese Warships in Cambodia Fuel Fresh Concerns as Wang Visits: China’s top diplomat has pledged to further boost security ties with Cambodia during a visit ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/chinese-warships-in-cambodia-fuel-fresh-concerns-as-wang-visits
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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