Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Top Pheu Thai Minister Suriya rushed to hospital in Udon Thani on Sunday night after taking ill at hotel
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Thai Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit rushed to hospital after collapsing at a Udon Thani hotel at 10 pm. The 72-year-old lost consciousness during an official… Read More ›
Thai Royal Princess honoured with Légion d’honneur presented in Paris during the Prime Minister’s visit
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Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya awarded France’s Grand Officier of the Légion d’honneur in Paris, decree signed by President Emmanuel Macron. Ceremony attended by Prime Minister… Read More ›
Koh Phangan Police to oppose bail for foreign investors. 21 to be charged before the court on Monday
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Police will oppose bail for 21 foreign suspects arrested in a Koh Phangan nominee business crackdown after raids uncovered 38 land plots worth 200 million… Read More ›
Air Asia boss calls on government to postpone 53.4% hike in airport charges for a year over fuel costs
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AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes urges Thailand to delay a 53% airport fee hike, warning airlines are under strain from soaring fuel costs, volatile oil prices… Read More ›
Opposition and People’s Party leader attacks ‘blue regime’ on the 12th anniversary of the 2014 coup
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Thailand’s opposition leader has launched a blistering attack on the post-coup “blue regime”, accusing elites, courts and the Senate of crushing dissent and monopolising power… Read More ›
State Railway company brings charges against private drivers linked to last Saturday’s Bangkok train disaster
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Bangkok train-bus crash sparks sweeping legal action across agencies after fire, deaths and 30 injuries. Police charge driver, signal man and bus driver as State… Read More ›
Volvo withdraws one of its EV models in a disastrous week for the firm in Thailand with exploding cars
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Volvo EV crisis in Thailand deepens as EX30 is pulled, 1,668 cars face battery swaps, 70% charge limit imposed after fire risks, and XC60 explodes… Read More ›
Talks over World Cup TV rights for Thailand falter as sponsors show a lack of interest and cost surges
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Thailand faces the risk of a World Cup TV blackout as FIFA demands up to ฿1.7 billion for the 2026 rights. With Anutin ruling out… Read More ›
Stronger ties, AI investment and access to Europe for Thai travellers pushed as Anutin lands in France
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PM Anutin arrives in Paris for a six-day mission on energy, AI, trade and culture talks with Macron, IEA and UNESCO, amid EU visa proposals… Read More ›
Higher foreign tourism levy now being proposed by minister to allow for enhanced visitor insurance cover
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Thailand is preparing a higher foreign tourist levy alongside tougher visa rules, stricter entry screening and tighter monitoring of arrivals as officials confront rising hospital… Read More ›
Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April
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Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending stalls and inflation surges, while consumer confidence sinks to a four-year low. Businesses warn that the Middle East… Read More ›
India may be biggest loser in new get tough foreign tourism visa policy approved by cabinet on Tuesday
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Thailand is set to scrap its expanded 60-day visa-free stay scheme in a sweeping immigration crackdown tied to illegal business activity and foreign crime concerns.… Read More ›
Opposition and Prime Minister highlight corruption which is damaging the kingdom’s credibility abroad
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Thailand launches a new anti-corruption commission as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party revives the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal, investor fears deepen and surveys name 26… Read More ›
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