Articles by: Joseph O' Connor

Top tycoon’s Gulf conglomerate increases its stake in Kasikorn Bank to over 10%. Warns about speculation

Top tycoon’s Gulf conglomerate increases its stake in Kasikorn Bank to over 10%. Warns about speculation

February 23, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Thai billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi lifts Gulf’s stake in Kasikornbank to 10%, drawing Bank of Thailand scrutiny as markets rally. He calls the $1.5bn move routine… Read More ›

Former Justice Minister urges Election agency to act swiftly or risk February 8th poll being seen as fraud

Former Justice Minister urges Election agency to act swiftly or risk February 8th poll being seen as fraud

February 22, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s February 8 election spirals deeper into crisis: 387,396 vote gap, 324,000 ‘staggered’ ballots flagged, website data pulled, redesign row erupts and legal threats mount.… Read More ›

Sharp criticism for sky high passenger service fees to be imposed by Thai airports in June on departures

Sharp criticism for sky high passenger service fees to be imposed by Thai airports in June on departures

February 22, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand to hike airport departure tax 53% despite falling tourist numbers. Former Democrat deputy Samart slams the timing as arrivals drop 7.5%. Outbound fee jumps… Read More ›

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

Trump fires back with 10% tariff under a 1974 law after Supreme Court setback. Good news for Thailand

February 21, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

US Supreme Court crushes Trump’s tariff blitz in 6–3 bombshell, scrapping a $175bn regime and rattling global markets. White House hits back with a 10%… Read More ›

Kla Tham leader warns of ‘nightmares’ for political enemies as his party is excluded from new cabinet

Kla Tham leader warns of ‘nightmares’ for political enemies as his party is excluded from new cabinet

February 21, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bhumjaithai seals a 300-seat majority and freezes Kla Tham out of government as cabinet posts are carved up. Opposition stands at 200, but uncertified election… Read More ›

Commerce Minister says US Thai trade pact will be finalised in July. Business wants it done and dusted

Commerce Minister says US Thai trade pact will be finalised in July. Business wants it done and dusted

February 20, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand moves to activate 2026 free trade deals while the crucial US tariff pact hangs in the balance amid threatened political turmoil. EFTA rollout set… Read More ›

Underfire People’s Party battles Election Commission over February 8 poll as it suffers blow after blow

Underfire People’s Party battles Election Commission over February 8 poll as it suffers blow after blow

February 19, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Ex-People’s Party candidate jailed 2 years 8 months for rape as Supreme Court overturns acquittals. Party faces dissolution petition, Constitutional Court threat against 44 figures… Read More ›

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

February 19, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Tourist arrivals plunge 7.5% as Thailand’s caretaker government moves to slash 60-day visas to 30. Phuket booms yet rebels against property-linked residency. The tourism industry… Read More ›

Poignant funeral in Chacheongsao sees bride sing to her fiancé five days before they were to be married

Poignant funeral in Chacheongsao sees bride sing to her fiancé five days before they were to be married

February 18, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bride sings in wedding dress at cremation of fiancé killed by roadside cable 10 days before ceremony. The groom, 36, died after a crash on… Read More ›

The battle for 2026’s economy has begun. Thailand needs political stability and more foreign tourists

The battle for 2026’s economy has begun. Thailand needs political stability and more foreign tourists

February 18, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand closes 2025 stronger than forecast with 2.4% growth as investment jumps and services rebound. Yet, early 2026 tourism slides 7.6%, election lawsuits threaten delays… Read More ›

Kla Tham and Thamanat fear being left out in the cold. Deputy PM warns the election is not yet certified

Kla Tham and Thamanat fear being left out in the cold. Deputy PM warns the election is not yet certified

February 17, 2026

Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Coalition tensions rise after the Feb 8 vote as Bhumjaithai locks in 281 seats. Kla Tham is sidelined, cabinet posts are haggled with Pheu Thai,… Read More ›

Rising chance Feb 8th General Election will be voided as Ombudsman writes to the Election Commission

Rising chance Feb 8th General Election will be voided as Ombudsman writes to the Election Commission

February 16, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s February 8 election plunges into crisis as barcode ballot row explodes. Ombudsman orders probe, 209 academics raise alarm, senators sue, and court action looms.… Read More ›

Poll could be voided if court cases underway succeed. Public however has faith in Election Commission

Poll could be voided if court cases underway succeed. Public however has faith in Election Commission

February 15, 2026

Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s Election Commission faces mounting fraud claims, a 387,000 vote gap and barcode secrecy fears after the February 8 poll. Thousands of complaints filed, protests… Read More ›

Two Thai Prime Ministers this week addressed the February 4th Financial Times ‘Sick man of Asia’ article

Two Thai Prime Ministers this week addressed the February 4th Financial Times ‘Sick man of Asia’ article

February 15, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The Financial Times brands Thailand the “sick man of Asia” as debt nears 90%, growth lags at 2%, factories close, and tourism declines. Two Prime… Read More ›

Tensions rising between Bhumjaithai Party and Kla Tham as leading party wants the Agriculture Ministry

Tensions rising between Bhumjaithai Party and Kla Tham as leading party wants the Agriculture Ministry

February 14, 2026

Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Election bar code storm rages as PM rushes coalition past 250 seats. Kla Tham faces the axe in cabinet seats tussle. Agriculture Ministry at centre… Read More ›

Incoming government must tackle the country’s rising public debt level and keep foreign funding open

Incoming government must tackle the country’s rising public debt level and keep foreign funding open

February 14, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand faces a 50:50 credit downgrade risk as debt tops 66% of GDP, growth limps at 2.3% and its tax base shrinks. Moody’s and Fitch… Read More ›

Visa entry period to go from 60 to 30 days. Agreement in principle as foreign tourism numbers fall by 10%

Visa entry period to go from 60 to 30 days. Agreement in principle as foreign tourism numbers fall by 10%

February 13, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand moves to halve visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries amid security concerns and falling arrivals. Tourism is down 10% from… Read More ›

National flag coalition suggested. PM warned that complaints to the Election Commission must be heard

National flag coalition suggested. PM warned that complaints to the Election Commission must be heard

February 12, 2026

Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand on edge as protests erupt over election errors. PM Anutin urges calm while coalition talks intensify. Pheu Thai eyed for alliance, Kla Tham claims… Read More ›

Thaksin’s reaction to 2026 General Election. The Beatles hit song Let it Be. Sings it in jail to Ung Ing

Thaksin’s reaction to 2026 General Election. The Beatles hit song Let it Be. Sings it in jail to Ung Ing

February 12, 2026

Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Jailed former PM Thaksin Shinawatra sang “Let It Be” after his daughter briefed him on the 2026 election result during a prison visit. His lawyer… Read More ›

Disneyland plan to take its first steps forward this week as Transport Ministry holds exploratory talks

Disneyland plan to take its first steps forward this week as Transport Ministry holds exploratory talks

February 11, 2026

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand pushes $10bn Disneyland in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as minister advances a planned mega-project set to be Southeast Asia’s first, with an 80,000-seat stadium… Read More ›

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