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Business Brief (May 8): TikTok Thailand Expansion Approved

China-EU trade tensions rise, Australia issues final ruling on Chinese steel products

Caixin Global

Thailand to raise international airport departure fee by over 50% from June 20

Thailand's international passenger service charge will increase by over 50% to 1,120 baht at six major airports starting June 20. This fee hike aims to fund airport expansion and infrastructure upgrades, including terminal expansions and enhanced safety technology. The revised charge remains competitive compared to other regional hubs.

The Economic Times

Kasperky warns popular Daemon Tools app backdoored by hackers to target specific victims

A two-stage process targets government, science, and retail in Russia, Belarus, and Thailand.

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Thailand scraps 2001 maritime territory deal with Cambodia after years of deadlock

Thailand’s government has ended a 2001 agreement with Cambodia meant to resolve overlapping maritime claims

The Independent UK

"There were nights when everything felt like it might collapse." Inside Thailand's passionate but criminally ignored metal scene, from alley bars to open air festivals

We head inside the Thai metal scene via the country's biggest rock festival, Rock Alarm. Our hosts? Bangkok metalcore crew Defying Decay

Metal Hammer

Heavy storms forecast in South, official rainy season by mid-May

Southern Thailand has been warned of increased thunderstorms between Wednesday and Saturday, with the rainy season expected to officially begin by mid-May, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

Bangkok Post

Three Thai beaches make world’s 50 best list

Thailand’s Donald Duck Bay in the Similan Islands has been ranked 10th in the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026, with two beaches in Trang and Phuket provinces placing 23rd and 27th.

Bangkok Post

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From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

The effects of the Iran ‌war are impacting farmers ⁠in top exporters ⁠Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Indonesia, growers and traders said.

The Economic Times

Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lower

This situation adds to existing concerns about food security in the region. Thailand's rice prices remain steady with quiet demand. Rising production costs are expected to sustain current price levels or push them higher.

The Economic Times

World’s rarest hybrid blood type discovered in Thailand: Study found in just 3 people out of a massive research of 544,000 samples

A strange medical finding has emerged from Thailand, and it’s already catching attention in the global science community. Researchers looking through hundreds of thousands of blood samples reportedly stumbled upon something that didn’t quite fit known categories. It wasn’t A, B, AB, or O in the usual sense. It wasn’t…

The Times of India

Nigel Farage says his home was firebombed last year

It has also emerged that the Reform UK leader received a gift of around £5 million from a Thailand-based crypto investor to bolster his safety.

Evening Standard

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia's rivers

A lone finger-length fish was a disappointing start to 75-year-old Sukjai Yana’s day. He recast his net from the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, slowly drifting towards the confluence of the Mekong and Kok rivers in northern Thailand.

The Independent UK

Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'

Toxic runoff from rare earth mines in Myanmar is contaminating rivers that flow into Thailand, threatening the Mekong River and its basin's fisheries and farmland

The Independent UK

'Super El Nino' puts Thailand on alert

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has a plan to reduce the potential impact of a looming Super El Nino, warning that hotter temperatures and below-normal rainfall could threaten crops, water supplies and rural incomes this year.

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German chancellor says the U.S. 'is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership' as allies go public with discontent

Thailand’s foreign minister told The Washington Post the country is looking to Russia and China as the country grapples with an energy shock from the Iran war.

Bangkok Post

Ex-director of elite Bangkok school jailed for 27 years over admissions bribes

The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake.

The Independent UK

The reason Helena Bonham Carter quit The White Lotus? It might be the show’s endless behind-the-scenes drama

IN FOCUS: Days into filming the forthcoming fourth season, the British star has jumped ship. HBO says it’s no big deal, but it adds to the feeling that the blockbuster anthology series is plagued by chaos, writes Adam White

The Economic Times

India-NZ FTA: GJEPC targets 200% export growth to $50 million in 3 years

The pact offers zero-duty access, expected to boost exports from $16.61 million to nearly $50 million in three years. This agreement provides a competitive edge over China and Thailand, opening new avenues for Indian exporters in the Oceania region.

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The Independent UK

After last year's fighting with Thailand, Cambodia readies new conscription law for men aged 18-25

Cambodia's Cabinet has approved a law requiring males aged 18 to 25 to serve two years in the military

The Independent UK

Chinese foreign minister and Thai prime minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries’ strategic partnership and expanding cooperation

Times Pets

Khao Manee: The Diamond-Eyed Cat of Thailand with Royal Roots

The unique beauty of a Khao Manee with two different colored eyes.

The Khao Manee, often called the “Diamond-Eyed Cat,” is one of the rarest and most captivating feline breeds in the world. Originating from Thailand, this elegant cat is admired for its pure white coat and striking, jewel-like eyes.…

Bangkok Post

Visa-free stay to be cut for 'quality boost'

Thailand is preparing to end the 60-day visa-free scheme to improve screening and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.

Axios

U.S. sailor en route to Strait of Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack

Officials say the attack is a reminder that military missions face unexpected troubles and disruptions.

Fortune

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca

Indonesia’s finance minister has floated the idea. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing back. Thailand sees an opportunity.

Bangkok Post

Summer storms warning from Thursday to Saturday

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of summer storms affecting upper Thailand, anticipating thunderstorms and gusty winds from Thursday to Saturday.

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