Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Stakes rising in the Senate election collusion case as the opposition opens fire with evidence on file
Anutin rejects Senate collusion allegations as Thailand’s Election Commission faces its biggest test. Commissioners must soon decide whether to prosecute 229 politicians, ministers and senators… Read More ›
Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Hundreds of EV owners could get their day in court without paying legal costs after Thailand moved towards unprecedented action against one manufacturer. A total… Read More ›
Ex PM and Democrat Party leader urges politicians implicated in Senate Collusion files to come clean
As the Senate collusion case reaches its biggest test, Abhisit has urged named politicians to answer publicly, while opposition leaders warn the Election Commission against… Read More ›
Crackdown on foreign nominee firms and business concerns moves into Krabi with 1,000 firms hot listed
Krabi becomes the next target in Thailand’s illegal business crackdown as more than 1,000 companies face investigation. Deputy Interior Minister Polpeera orders a money trail… Read More ›
Shift in the Thai economy sees the lowest baht value in 15 months as imports rise far faster than exports
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy faces a new warning as the baht slumps to a 15-month low, imports outstrip record exports and the current account swings to a… Read More ›
Argy bargy over Taiwanese film show highlights Chinese efforts to censor or control Thai media output
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
China’s shadow over Thailand? Fresh claims the Chinese Embassy tried to pressure a Taiwan film festival come as Bangkok deepens ties with Beijing, prompting a… Read More ›
Landbridge scheme shunted after review as plan emerges to strengthen rail connectivity and Ranong Port
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s trillion-baht Land Bridge is effectively dead after a government review found it uneconomic, environmentally risky and commercially weak. Ministers are switching to a new… Read More ›
Thailand and China move closer on defence and security co-operation after Prime Minister’s visit
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The Kingdom and mainland are fast-tracking closer security ties after PM Anutin’s Beijing visit, launching a new 2+2 defence dialogue, expanding military cooperation and targeting… Read More ›
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after Trump’s latest tariff blitz placed Thailand in the tougher 12.5% bracket. Ministers are rushing negotiations as Washington… Read More ›
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far more severe as a proposal would make hidden foreign ownership a money laundering crime. AMLO powers, land seizures, asset… Read More ›
Thailand promotes road safety at the United Nations while tens of thousands die on Thai roads each year
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand showcases road safety at the UN despite having one of Asia’s deadliest road networks. UK warnings remain in force as 14,144 motorcyclists died last… Read More ›
King Power in tentative talks with Citigroup about Leicester City sale after freefall to UK’s third tier
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
From 5,000-1 Premiership miracle to League One misery. King Power is reportedly exploring a sale of Leicester City as Citigroup seeks potential buyers amid consecutive… Read More ›
Abhisit shifts to active support for opposition’s efforts to expose massive collusion in 2024 Senate election
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva joins opposition demands to expose alleged Senate election collusion, piling pressure on the Election Commission before its pivotal August ruling as… Read More ›
Transport policy shift following China visit. Thailand to strengthen cargo connectivity with the mainland
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Prime Minister Anutin reshapes Thailand’s transport strategy after Beijing talks, putting China rail links and new seaports ahead of the trillion-baht Land Bridge. Top banker… Read More ›
Rome alleges a criminal conspiracy within the state as he describes the exam scandal as organised crime
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Claims of an organised criminal network inside Thailand’s civil service as Rangsiman Rome demands conspiracy charges, money-trail investigations and says Interior Minister Anutin cannot pass… Read More ›
Showdown on the Senate election collusion case in August as Election Commission set to finally decide
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s explosive Senate collusion probe reaches a tipping point as iLaw names Prime Minister Anutin among nine Bhumjaithai figures, the Election Commission faces growing scrutiny… Read More ›
Fitch continues to warn about weaker bank profits in Thailand amid a lacklustre economy with low growth
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s biggest banks face another bruising year as Fitch warns profits will fall, bad loans will rise and slower growth will squeeze lending. Krungthai Bank… Read More ›
New front for Prime Minister Anutin and Bhumjaithai Party with lawsuits over Senate election allegations
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bhumjaithai is preparing to sue iLaw after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and eight others were named in Senate collusion allegations, as the party rejects every… Read More ›
Prime Minister Anutin defends ‘musical diplomacy’ in the face of criticism of his touring stagecraft at home
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Anutin’s Beijing rendition of Tian Mi Mi sparked a backlash in Thailand as families struggle with living costs, but Singapore’s top Chinese-language newspaper hailed the… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Four rescued 12 miles offshore from Pattaya on Friday evening when a speedboat capsized in windy seas
July 26, 2026
A speedboat sank in violent seas off Chonburi,
Shift in the Thai economy sees the lowest baht value in 15 months as imports rise far faster than exports
July 25, 2026
Thailand’s economy faces a new warning as the
Argy bargy over Taiwanese film show highlights Chinese efforts to censor or control Thai media output
July 25, 2026
China’s shadow over Thailand? Fresh claims the
Thailand and China move closer on defence and security co-operation after Prime Minister’s visit
July 25, 2026
The Kingdom and mainland are fast-tracking closer
Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
July 24, 2026
Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after
Crackdown turned nightmare for foreign owners with plan to treat nominee schemes as money laundering
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s nominee crackdown could become far
Site foreman callously murdered by balaclava clad executioners as insurgency campaign hits hard
July 24, 2026
Thailand’s southern insurgency has turned
King Power in tentative talks with Citigroup about Leicester City sale after freefall to UK’s third tier
July 24, 2026
From 5,000-1 Premiership miracle to League One misery.
Abhisit shifts to active support for opposition’s efforts to expose massive collusion in 2024 Senate election
July 23, 2026
Former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva joins opposition demands
Five soldiers killed in attack by armed insurgents at a checkpoint in Narathiwat on Wednesday evening
July 23, 2026
Thailand’s Deep South erupts again as militants
Police hunt DJ in Nakhon Si Thammarat after body is found with baffling evidence as to cause of death
July 23, 2026
Former DJ disappears after decomposing body is found
New Zealand teenager released on bail after mum flies to the rescue. Days spent in jail and head shaved
July 22, 2026
Mother rescues New Zealand teenager Loukas Rainger
Am Cyanide beats second murder rap in court. Judges rule not enough evidence she poisoned a vegetable vendor
July 22, 2026
Thailand’s suspected cyanide serial killer
Border Patrol volunteer shot in Yala while on leave at a relatives home as insurgency unrest continues
July 22, 2026
Security forces have launched an urgent manhunt after
Suspect wanted for exchange robbery in Phuket looks like a foreigner. Police say it may be an elaborate disguise
July 22, 2026
Police are probing possible insider knowledge after a
Top lawyer in fight with Nakhon Ratchasima host bar over the use of formal legal gowns to serve guests
July 21, 2026
Celebrity lawyer Saiyut Pengboonchu has gone to police
Police are to summon, charge staff found at a private property in Nonthaburi working on exam papers
July 21, 2026
Eleven people found at a Bang Bua Thong house in June,
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