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Thailand Braces for Impact of Potential US Tariffs Amidst Tense Trade Talks
Ooft indeed! Thailand losing friends across the globe, EU unhappy about Uighyrs and now USA killing exports at a stroke, but at least they have China -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 3 April 2025
Man High on Drugs Runs in Panic, Fearing EM Bracelet Explosion Picture courtesy of Workpoint. A 29-year-old man in Udon Thani caused alarm after running frantically across a busy road, claiming his electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet was about to explode and sever his leg. The man, who was under the influence of drugs, was later taken into police custody and transferred to a hospital for treatment. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1356611-man-high-on-drugs-runs-in-panic-fearing-em-bracelet-explosion/- 1
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Patong Police Crack Down on Illegal Employment: Seven Arrested
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Man High on Drugs Runs in Panic, Fearing EM Bracelet Explosion
Picture courtesy of Workpoint. A 29-year-old man in Udon Thani caused alarm after running frantically across a busy road, claiming his electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet was about to explode and sever his leg. The man, who was under the influence of drugs, was later taken into police custody and transferred to a hospital for treatment. At approximately 09:10 on 2 April, police in Mueang Udon Thani received reports of a shirtless man in jeans, barefoot, and running back and forth across Thahan Road near Prachak Sinlapakhom Camp Hospital. Witnesses expressed concern that he might cause an crash or harm himself. Police Lieutenant Ittiphon Jittajan, who was patrolling local banks at the time, arrived at the scene and restrained the man before calling for backup from the 191 emergency response unit. The man was identified as Jirayu, also known as “Tao”, a resident of Ban Tat subdistrict. When questioned, he admitted that he had stolen 1,700 baht from his mother to check into a hotel with a woman named Tarn. He claimed Tarn provided him with two methamphetamine pills, after which she became agitated, warning that her boyfriend was looking for her. Jirayu said he panicked when he heard his EM bracelet beeping and, convinced it was about to explode, fled the hotel in terror. “I thought my leg would be blown off,” he told officers, adding that he was also afraid Tarn’s boyfriend would shoot him. He ran barefoot until his feet were covered in cuts and bruises. Jirayu further revealed that he had been in a relationship with Tarn for two years and had no idea she had another boyfriend. “She drained me of everything I had,” he said. “If I’d known she had a boyfriend, I wouldn’t have been with her.” Police confirmed that Jirayu had a criminal record, including a previous conviction for theft after stealing electrical wires from a rented room in Udon Thani last year. He was sentenced to one month in prison before his grandmother bailed him out, after which he was required to wear an EM bracelet. Lieutenant Ittiphon stated that Jirayu was highly anxious and confused, repeatedly insisting that someone was trying to kill him. “It’s clear he was hallucinating due to drug use,” the officer said. “He was convinced his EM bracelet would explode.” Jirayu was taken to Udon Thani Hospital for medical evaluation and detoxification. Authorities have contacted his family to arrange for his care, aiming to prevent further public disturbances. -- 2025-04-03 -
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Trump Declares 'Liberation Day' as Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect
Donald Trump, addressing a crowd met with applause, opened his remarks by announcing what he called "very good news." He declared that today marks "Liberation Day," a moment the United States had long awaited. According to Trump, this day will be remembered as the rebirth of American industry and the moment when the country was "made wealthy again." He turned his focus to foreign trade policies, calling out the European Union and several Asian nations for what he described as unfair automobile tariffs. "Those days are over," he stated firmly. He pointed out that while the U.S. charges only a 2.4% tariff on imported motorcycles, other nations impose significantly higher tariffs. "Meanwhile, Thailand and others are charging much higher prices, like 60%. India charges 70% and Vietnam charges 75%," he explained. Trump further criticized the EU and Asian countries for imposing tariffs on American-made automobiles and stated that some of these trade barriers were "non-monetary" in nature. In response, Trump announced a sweeping policy change: "That's why, effective at midnight, we will impose a 25% tariff on all foreign-made automobiles." He framed this move as a necessary correction to what he described as an imbalance that has "decimated" U.S. industries. Trump expanded on the issue, emphasizing that the U.S. trade deficit posed "a national emergency that threatens our security and threatens our way of life." He cited America's heavy reliance on imported goods such as antibiotics, electronics, and shipbuilding as evidence of this crisis. "We import virtually all of our computers, phones, TVs, and electronics," he noted, adding that a single shipyard in China outproduces all American shipyards combined in a given year. To counteract these economic imbalances, Trump announced that the U.S. would begin implementing reciprocal tariffs on other nations starting the next day. He also introduced a "minimum baseline tariff" of 10% on all imports to "help rebuild" the American economy. However, he clarified that tariffs would not be entirely reciprocal. "So, the tariffs will not be a full reciprocal. I could have done that, yes, but it would have been tough for a lot of countries," he admitted. "We didn’t want to do that." He reassured American manufacturers, stating, "There’s no tariff if you build your product right here in America." The former president then turned his attention to investments in the U.S., touting a list of companies that he claimed were committing significant funds to domestic development. Among them, he named Apple, which he said had pledged $500 billion, along with Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, and Meta. "That’s going to be much higher by the end of the year," Trump predicted, claiming the total investment figure was already at $6 trillion. Despite his firm stance on tariffs, Trump expressed respect for China and President Xi Jinping, though he accused them of "taking tremendous advantage" of the U.S. He acknowledged that other world leaders prioritize their own nations by imposing high tariffs on American imports, vowing that the U.S. would now do the same. "We have to start taking care of our country now," he asserted. Trump also reflected on his first term, noting that he had planned to introduce reciprocal tariffs at that time. However, he said those plans were derailed after what he called a "bad election" in 2020, which resulted in his loss to Joe Biden. He emphasized his victory last November, calling it a "monumental win," and promised sweeping changes. "This will be an entirely different country in a short period of time. The whole world will be talking about it," he declared. The newly announced tariffs include a universal 10% duty on all imports beginning Friday night. Additionally, dozens of "worst offenders" will face further penalties, accounting for their trade surpluses, tariffs, and various trade barriers, including VAT and food standards regulations. A White House official underscored the severity of the new policy, stating, "This is not a negotiation, it’s a national emergency." They clarified that the focus should not be solely on tariffs but also on broader trade barriers harming U.S. exports. The ultimate goal, according to Trump's advisers, is to eliminate trade deficits entirely. Shifting gears, Trump briefly touched on immigration policy, acknowledging that labor shortages might impact his economic strategy. "We need more people," he said, referring to the workforce required to support the anticipated industrial boom. He introduced Department of Homeland Security head Kristi Noem and "border czar" Tom Homan, praising them for their efforts. "Now we have a border that’s the best border that we’ve ever had," he claimed. Trump emphasized that while he supports legal immigration, he wants newcomers who "have the capability of loving our country, not people that hate our country." He stated that the U.S. needs workers for its factories, auto industry, and other sectors, emphasizing that the new policies were designed to ensure that these industries thrive once more. UK's 10% could have been worse. "It is lower than it could have been," a senior government source tells me. The tone was still sombre - a 10% tariff is big and they’d rather not have them at all - it is considerably less than some others and less than some thought it would be. Ministers hope this announcement is a reasonable basis for carrying on with negotiations over a trade deal that could lead to them falling or being dropped entirely. As Trump's bold new trade policy takes effect, the global response remains uncertain. With his sweeping tariffs and economic restructuring, the world will now watch to see how other nations react and whether the U.S. achieves the economic transformation he envisions. Based on a report by BBC 2025-04-03 -
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Thailand Braces for Impact of Potential US Tariffs Amidst Tense Trade Talks
Thailand get 36% tariffs.Vel done.Cambodia 46%..china 49% and so on. Good luck in ur future..this is just the start.
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