Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Opposition alleging a potential whitewash by Election Commission on Friday over Senate election case
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Bombshell Senate collusion ruling lands Friday, as 138 serving senators and 91 political figures face possible Supreme Court cases. Opposition MPs warn powerful players may… Read More ›
Bangkok buzz of an unlikely Traffic Lights coalition which may emerge from a rising political corruption crisis
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
An unlikely green-red-orange coalition grips Bangkok gossip as scandals threaten Anutin’s government. Pheu Thai holds the balance of power behind Government House smiles and public… Read More ›
New Bank of Thailand regulatory plan may impinge on foreigners’ dealings with tougher, intrusive actions
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Foreigners face a tougher banking climate as the Bank of Thailand launches its biggest regulatory overhaul in 27 years. Overseas pensions, property payments and business… Read More ›
People’s Party MP warns of a fiscal crisis by 2028. Demands spending cuts and action on corruption
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s finances race towards a 2028 reckoning as fixed costs swallow revenue and debt nears 70%. People’s Party MP Anusorn Thamjai warns the ฿3.788 trillion… Read More ›
Panic in government as Japanese auto firms hit back at years of neglect in favour of Chinese EV makers
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Anutin pledges not to abandon Japanese carmakers as Thailand’s automotive crisis deepens. Sales have plunged 26.2%, Chinese brands control 70% of the electric market and… Read More ›
Thailand losing appeal to Chinese tourists despite a gain in numbers from last year as Vietnam rises
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Chinese holidaymakers are cooling on Thailand as scam fears and rising costs send more travellers towards Vietnam. The kingdom now expects 5.1 million arrivals in… Read More ›
Thailand and New Zealand ink ambitious partnership plan that will see Thai Airways return to Auckland
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok–Auckland flights are back from March 2027 as Anutin presses Thai Airways for an earlier take-off. Thailand and New Zealand launch a strategic partnership, target… Read More ›
Ex prisons boss calls for reform of rules governing pardons and early release for serious offenders imprisoned by courts
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Fury as drug kingpin Laota Saenli leaves prison after serving under nine years of a life sentence. Six royal pardons, age benefits and “excellent prisoner”… Read More ›
Ex PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra calls on Pheu Thai MPs and ministers to aid Northern flooding victims
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Northern floods surge across five provinces as Paetongtarn mobilises Pheu Thai ministers and MPs. Five people survive after a mudslide buries their Mae Hong Son… Read More ›
Survey shows resilient Thai consumers taking charge of their wallets and spending despite low growth
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai households feel the pinch as 77% dip into savings or borrow for daily expenses. Buy-now-pay-later use surges among middle earners, while travel and fashion… Read More ›
Prime Minister Anutin plants a Magnolia tree at a Thai temple in Canberra on historic Australian visit
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Canberra visit puts Thai-Australian ties into high gear as Anutin plants a magnolia before talks with Anthony Albanese. Both countries push deeper trade, investment, defence… Read More ›
Civil servants linked with irregular exam scores still in place as Interior Ministry only issues guidance to local authorities
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Exam scandal leaves 5,925 people linked to irregular scores effectively still in their positions. Deputy Interior Minister Worasit denies dumping the cases on local authorities… Read More ›
Industry Minister acts on rising pollution concerns linked with Thailand’s northern rivers and mining
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Toxic Kok River contamination puts Thailand on alert as Varawut tightens mining controls nationwide. Officials trace the pollution abroad, pursue bilateral action, enlist UNIDO and… Read More ›
Local government examination fraud probe rolls on. Anti corruption commission and police pursue cases
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s ฿4bn exam scandal deepens with nearly 6,000 disputed recruits still in office. CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Natthasak Chaowanasai says the probe will go… Read More ›
Vast deposits and annual income earned by the Office of the Judiciary questioned in parliament on Monday
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Veteran economic journalist and budget committee member Veera Teerapatranon questions ฿36.7bn held by the judiciary at a 2027 budget committee hearing. Courts earned ฿126m in… Read More ›
Thailand recalibrates policy as data shows Chinese EVS gaining with many not made in the kingdom
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Car tax battle looms as Ekniti moves to raise taxes on imported EVs and reward vehicles built in Thailand. Chinese brands now command 32% of… Read More ›
Thailand navigates clash of world powers in AI tech arena. Dr Cheng to hold talks with Foreign Minister
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
US-China AI battle puts Thailand on the spot as Deputy PM Yotsanan insists Bangkok must stay neutral. He calls for stronger data, hardware, cybersecurity and… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
People’s Party MP warns of a fiscal crisis by 2028. Demands spending cuts and action on corruption
August 22, 2026
Thailand’s finances race towards a 2028 reckoning as
100 Phuket firms with revenues of 5 billion using naturalised citizens investigated after police raids
August 22, 2026
Foreign ownership crackdown grips Phuket as 361 firms
Raids in Pattaya on Friday led by two ministers targeting Israeli business networks and legal advisors
August 22, 2026
Pattaya raids expose an Israeli-linked nominee network
Ex prisons boss calls for reform of rules governing pardons and early release for serious offenders imprisoned by courts
August 21, 2026
Fury as drug kingpin Laota Saenli leaves prison after
Political pressure building up in advance of expected August 31st decision on the controversial Senate collusion case
August 21, 2026
Secret meetings, offline vote calculations, ฿500m
Ex PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra calls on Pheu Thai MPs and ministers to aid Northern flooding victims
August 20, 2026
Northern floods surge across five provinces as
Police smash huge Mekong River 350 million baht meths shipment. Suspects fled leaving 10 million pills
August 20, 2026
Mekong drug run smashed as Thai forces seize 10
Prime Minister Anutin plants a Magnolia tree at a Thai temple in Canberra on historic Australian visit
August 20, 2026
Canberra visit puts Thai-Australian ties into high
Drug suspect dies in Chiang Mai police operation after menacing officers with a grenade which exploded
August 19, 2026
Chiang Rai drug raid turns deadly as an armed suspect
Civil servants linked with irregular exam scores still in place as Interior Ministry only issues guidance to local authorities
August 19, 2026
Exam scandal leaves 5,925 people linked to irregular
Local government examination fraud probe rolls on. Anti corruption commission and police pursue cases
August 19, 2026
Thailand’s ฿4bn exam scandal deepens with nearly
Vast deposits and annual income earned by the Office of the Judiciary questioned in parliament on Monday
August 19, 2026
Veteran economic journalist and budget committee
Thailand recalibrates policy as data shows Chinese EVS gaining with many not made in the kingdom
August 18, 2026
Car tax battle looms as Ekniti moves to raise taxes on
European Embassy tip leads to visa consultancy office in Bangkok being raided. Evidence of forgery found
August 18, 2026
Visa fraud dragnet hits Bangkok after a European
Expanding probe into foreign property ownership looking at company ownership of condos in 16 provinces
August 18, 2026
Foreign property crackdown grips Thailand as 36,277
Police officer finds 2 year old boy hanging to the back of truck in Sakon Nakhon after travelling 10 km
August 18, 2026
Toddler terror in Sakon Nakhon as a two-year-old hangs
Cryptocurrency pair commit suicide by arson at Nonthaburi estate. 2nd floor fire also killed 30 pet cats
August 17, 2026
Deadly mystery at a luxury Nonthaburi home as a
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