Articles by: James Morris

Former PM calls for a culture shift and sustainable democracy to advance Thailand

Former PM calls for a culture shift and sustainable democracy to advance Thailand

April 28, 2016

Economy, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

A former Thai Prime Minister, who heralded a new age of economic development and modernisation in Thailand in the aftermath of the 1991 coup, has… Read More ›

Drug seizures in Thailand spotlight the narcotics threat and regional instabilities

Drug seizures in Thailand spotlight the narcotics threat and regional instabilities

April 16, 2016

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thai World, Thailand:

In one week at the end of March, Thai police seized drugs worth over $175 million on the international market in two raids. The seizures… Read More ›

Thai military want seats in unelected Senate as controlled debate on new charter steps up

Thai military want seats in unelected Senate as controlled debate on new charter steps up

March 24, 2016

More News from Thailand, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

As a controlled debate plays out in Thailand over proposals by a committee set up the military junta for a new constitution or charter for… Read More ›

Thai authorities in balancing act as a strained relationship with US appears to improve

Thai authorities in balancing act as a strained relationship with US appears to improve

February 12, 2016

Economy, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

This week saw Thailand hosting the Cobra Gold military exercises in conjunction with the United States and with the participation of five other countries Singapore,… Read More ›

US ambassador and Japanese investors encourage Thailand to join TPP trade bloc

US ambassador and Japanese investors encourage Thailand to join TPP trade bloc

February 6, 2016

Economy, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand eyes the Trans-Pacific trade pact but many observers suggest that there is a lot of work to do before the country would be accepted.… Read More ›

Thai PM announces economic boost as Thailand’s economy faces headwinds

Thai PM announces economic boost as Thailand’s economy faces headwinds

September 12, 2015

Politics, Thailand:

As the Thai Prime Minister launches a new economic initiative, a lower valued Thai baht offers some foreigners living in Thailand with a boost in… Read More ›

Rejection of draft constitution means extended military rule

Rejection of draft constitution means extended military rule

September 12, 2015

Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s journey back to democracy looks like it has been delayed as both sides of the political divide agreed that a proposed draft constitution should… Read More ›

Baht at lowest level against the dollar in six years as Thai government sees upside

Baht at lowest level against the dollar in six years as Thai government sees upside

July 26, 2015

Thai World, Thailand:

For foreigners to Thailand the value of the US dollar has reached a six year high at 34.92 against the Thai baht. This compares to… Read More ›

New Thai surrogacy laws stifle gay couple’s attempts to claim daughter born to a Thai surrogate mother

New Thai surrogacy laws stifle gay couple’s attempts to claim daughter born to a Thai surrogate mother

July 25, 2015

Thai World, Thailand:

An American couple whose surrogacy ran into problems six months ago have claimed their lives are ‘destroyed’ as legal obstacles mount in their attempt to… Read More ›

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