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Stocks Rise After Bessent Says He Expects Standoff with China to De-Escalate
Embellishment to the post in World news: While the White House has not officially confirmed the details of Bessent's remarks, press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered a cautiously optimistic tone during a briefing later in the day. “The president and the administration are setting the stage for an incredible deal with China,” Leavitt said. “So we feel everyone involved wants to see an incredible trade deal happen, and the ball is incredibly moving in the right direction.” She declined to elaborate directly on Bessent’s comments but confirmed that the administration believes it is “doing incredibly well in respect to an incredibly potential trade deal with China.” -
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Shock as Newborn’s Body Found in Rubbish Truck in Sukhumvit 62, Bangkok
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) waste collection staff were left in shock after discovering the body of a newborn baby while collecting rubbish in Sukhumvit Soi 62 on the morning of 22 April. The infant’s body emerged in the compactor at the rear of the garbage truck as rubbish was being loaded and compressed. Police Lieutenant Rapeecha Kongpradit, Deputy Inspector at Phra Khanong Police Station, received a report of the incident and responded immediately to the scene. He was accompanied by Pol. Col. Chaiyawat Pradabthai, Superintendent of Phra Khanong Police, forensic officers, a medical examiner from the Department of Forensic Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, and rescue volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation. The body, whose gender has not yet been determined, was found at the back of a green refuse truck registered in Bangkok and operated by Phra Khanong District. According to Mr. Suchart Homchuen, the waste collection worker who discovered the body, the team had been collecting rubbish along the soi when the discovery was made. Mr. Suchart stated that while emptying bins and operating the compactor at the end of the lane, he noticed the body of a newborn sliding back down from the compactor. He immediately alerted authorities. He also noted that the last rubbish collection in the area took place on 19 April. Police are now reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the individual responsible for abandoning the baby and an investigation is underway. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod. -- 2025-04-23 -
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So, I got Shingles
I thought AU has free universal healthcare, guess not. $100 for a simple test -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 23 April 2025
AOT Chief Executive Kirati Resigns Amid Procurement Controversy Picture courtesy of Matichon. Mr. Kirati Kitmanawat will officially step down as President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) on 24 April, according to a senior source from the Ministry of Transport. His resignation, which has now been confirmed, has sparked speculation about who will take over in an acting capacity. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1358531-aot-chief-executive-kirati-resigns-amid-procurement-controversy/ -
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Elon Musk to Scale Back Role in DOGE Amid Tesla Backlash
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Politics AOT Chief Executive Kirati Resigns Amid Procurement Controversy
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Mr. Kirati Kitmanawat will officially step down as President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) on 24 April, according to a senior source from the Ministry of Transport. His resignation, which has now been confirmed, has sparked speculation about who will take over in an acting capacity. The AOT Board of Directors, chaired by Mr. Apirat Chaiwongnoi, Director-General of the Department of Highways, is scheduled to meet on 23 April to formally acknowledge Mr. Kirati’s resignation and to discuss the appointment of an acting president. Among the frontrunners is Mr. Vim Rungwatanachinda, a current AOT board member and close ally of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Mr. Vim joined the AOT board on 26 February 2025 and also serves on the boards of the State Railway of Thailand and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC). Other potential candidates include current AOT Deputy Presidents: Mr. Sirote Duangrat (Business Development and Marketing), Mr. Anek Theerawiwatchai (Strategy), and Ms. Chadnisa Chamnarnwetch (Human Resources and Administration), as well as senior executives from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports. According to the Airports of Thailand Act B.E. 2522 (1979), Section 26 grants the board authority to appoint an acting president when the position becomes vacant or the incumbent is unable to perform their duties. Mr. Kirati was appointed AOT President on 24 April 2023 on a four-year contract, selected during the tenure of the previous government. Despite reports of effective collaboration with then Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s administration, particularly in efforts to restore Suvarnabhumi Airport to the world’s top 20 within five years, his tenure ends amid growing scrutiny. Suvarnabhumi recently climbed to 39th place in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025, up from 58th in 2024, reflecting progress under Mr. Kirati’s leadership. However, speculation suggests that his resignation may be linked to allegations submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) concerning irregularities in procurement processes. This includes the controversial cancellation of a wastewater treatment maintenance tender at Phuket Airport and accusations of favouritism in consultancy contracts. There have also been suggestions of lingering ties to the previous political regime. Further clarity is expected following the AOT board meeting on 23 April. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon. -- 2025-04-23
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