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Accident Man Killed in Motorbike Crash After Overnight Drinking Session in Udon Thani
Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 25-year-old man died on the morning of 4 May after crashing his motorcycle into a roadside guardrail on the Udon Thani ring road. The accident occurred shortly after he had reportedly spent the night drinking with friends. Police and emergency responders were called to the scene at approximately 07:00, near the Udon Thani Elderly Home in Nong Bua subdistrict. Officers from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, along with medical personnel from Udon Thani Hospital and volunteers from a local rescue foundation, arrived to find the body of Mr Chutipon, 25, lying face-up in the grass beside the road. His white Honda Scoopy motorbike was found about 30 metres away, showing scrape marks on the front left side. No official identification was found on the victim, though a mobile phone and a lighter were recovered from his body. A can of whipped cream and a fishing tackle bag were also found under the motorcycle seat. Rescue volunteers managed to unlock the phone using a fingerprint scan and discovered a missed call around 06:00. Returning the call led officers to contact the deceased’s girlfriend. Ms June, also 25, arrived shortly after to confirm the identity of her boyfriend. In shock, she told police that Mr Chutipon sold fruit with his father outside a department store in central Udon Thani, and lived with her and his mother in a nearby housing estate. She said he had gone out around 19:00 the previous evening to meet friends at a local restaurant and had not returned home. She last spoke to him early that morning before receiving the police call. A witness, Mr Phut, 47, said he came across the scene while travelling home to Kalasin Province. He saw a group of people gathered and a motorcycle lying on its side. Upon closer inspection, he saw the lifeless body and realised the situation was severe. Other bystanders reported that three women in a car had stopped and were the first to notify authorities. Police believe the crash occurred as a result of the victim driving at high speed and possibly falling asleep at the wheel. The motorbike appeared to have veered off and clipped the metal barrier, throwing Mr Chutipon into the guardrail with fatal force. No evidence of another vehicle being involved was found at the scene. The body was taken to Udon Thani Hospital for autopsy, including blood tests to determine blood alcohol content. CCTV footage from nearby locations will be reviewed to clarify the cause of the accident and determine if further investigation is necessary. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-05. -
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Market Defies Gloom: Stocks Surge as Recession Fears Simmer
The stock market being up isn't surprising i have been banging the table for a couple of weeks saying this was near to a generational buying opportunity. -
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UPDATE New Anthrax Case Confirmed in Mukdahan as Health Officials Monitor 98 at Risk Picture courtesy of Matichon. Health authorities in Mukdahan Province have confirmed a new case of anthrax infection in Don Tan District, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to three, with one fatality. Two patients remain under medical care at Don Tan Hospital and Mukdahan Hospital. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359368-anthrax-death-reported-in-mukdahan-province/#findComment-19780108 -
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What is it about Trump that triggers you and causes you so much angst and unease
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Community Anthrax Death Reported in Mukdahan Province
UPDATE New Anthrax Case Confirmed in Mukdahan as Health Officials Monitor 98 at Risk Picture courtesy of Matichon. Health authorities in Mukdahan Province have confirmed a new case of anthrax infection in Don Tan District, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to three, with one fatality. Two patients remain under medical care at Don Tan Hospital and Mukdahan Hospital. According to the Provincial Public Health Office of Mukdahan (PPHO), the newly reported case was confirmed on 4 May 2025. One additional patient is currently under investigation and awaiting laboratory test results at Don Tan Hospital. The outbreak, which began in late April, has prompted a significant public health response. A total of 636 individuals identified as having had contact with infected animals or patients have been placed under disease surveillance. As of 4 May, 538 of them have completed the required seven-day monitoring period for cutaneous and gastrointestinal anthrax exposure. The remaining 98 people continue to be closely monitored. Anthrax, a rare but serious bacterial infection, is typically contracted through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. The Don Tan district remains the centre of the outbreak, with authorities maintaining heightened surveillance and public health measures in the area. Local health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any symptoms consistent with anthrax infection, such as skin lesions, fever, or gastrointestinal issues, to medical professionals immediately. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-05. -
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Market Defies Gloom: Stocks Surge as Recession Fears Simmer
Market Defies Gloom: Stocks Surge as Recession Fears Simmer Despite persistent warnings from top economists about a looming recession, Wall Street continues its upward climb, with investors largely shrugging off tariff anxieties and placing faith in economic resilience. The S&P 500, after a sharp downturn spurred by the unveiling of new tariffs, has now regained significant ground, down just 3.3% for the year. Optimism around potential tariff rollbacks and a robust job market have fueled this rally, with the index recently completing a nine-day winning streak—its longest since 2004—gaining about 10% in that span. Still, the optimism seems at odds with forecasts from some of the market’s most respected voices. Goldman Sachs estimates a 45% chance of a recession within the next year. Apollo Global Management’s top economist raised that alarm even louder, pegging the likelihood at 90%. “There’s zero chance of an economic slowdown priced in,” said Bob Elliott, chief executive of Unlimited Funds, suggesting the market may be overconfident. Although President Trump has already scaled back some tariffs, the potential long-term effects of sustained trade levies—especially on Chinese imports—continue to concern economists. The knock-on impact could ripple across consumer spending, business investment, and employment. “With the amount of uncertainty still out there, the equity market rallying back here feels like they’re whistling past the graveyard,” warned Tom Porcelli, chief U.S. economist at PGIM Fixed Income. Investors are looking ahead to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming remarks following the Fed’s May meeting for additional insight into the central bank’s economic outlook. Tariffs on Chinese goods pose a specific threat to the economy by potentially triggering stagflation—a toxic mix of rising prices and slowing growth. Although consumer confidence and small-business optimism have both slumped according to recent surveys, spending habits have yet to show a major shift. In fact, a recent report indicated inflation-adjusted household spending jumped 0.7% in March, possibly due to pre-tariff buying. Visa reported no signs of a pullback in card spending through April 21. “I’m watching that credit-card data like a hawk because that will be one of the early warning signals,” said Larry Adam, chief investment officer at Raymond James. “I think we’re past peak uncertainty with tariffs and now we’re at peak uncertainty with the economy.” Goldman Sachs economists recently projected that the effects of tariffs could take two to three months to manifest in inflation data, with a dip in consumer spending expected to follow. Reflecting growing concern, Vanguard has revised its forecast for U.S. economic growth this year down to below 1%, citing trade tensions and policy instability. It now anticipates 4% inflation by year’s end, up from an earlier projection of 2.7%. “The notion that we will just go back to where we were before without any disruption to the economy is certainly on the optimistic side,” said Kevin Khang, senior international economist at Vanguard. While major tech firms with strong earnings have helped lift the overall market, other sectors tell a more cautious story. Defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples are outperforming, while more economically sensitive areas such as energy and discretionary consumer goods are lagging. Meanwhile, traders in interest-rate futures are betting on at least three rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, signaling expectations that monetary policy will need to support a slowing economy. On Kalshi, a prediction market, the probability of a recession this year has jumped to 63%, up from about 40% in March. Surprisingly, this stock rally has persisted even as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remains elevated—a benchmark that typically pressures equity valuations. Though the yield has dipped slightly since April, it remains relatively high compared to mid-March levels. The so-called “excess CAPE yield,” a measure of the reward investors receive for owning stocks instead of Treasurys, stood at just 1.8% at the end of April. That’s roughly half the 50-year average, barely higher than March’s 1.7%, and still below levels seen last September. Adpated by ASEAN Now from Wall Street Journal 2025-05-05
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