Articles by: Joseph O' Connor

Huge investments in Thai data centres draw warning from leading industry leader about scarce resources

Huge investments in Thai data centres draw warning from leading industry leader about scarce resources

August 11, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Hundreds of billions pour into Thailand’s AI and data centre boom, led by global tech giants. Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warns the emerging industry… Read More ›

Thailand’s plan to become an EV manufacturing hub may yet go up in smoke if industry costs are not cut

Thailand’s plan to become an EV manufacturing hub may yet go up in smoke if industry costs are not cut

August 10, 2026

Economy, Thailand:

Chinese EV giants may find it cheaper to build cars at home and ship them to Thailand despite incentives for local production. FTI warns Thai… Read More ›

PM Anutin’s cryptic online message about running into walls stings opposition People’s Party into attack

PM Anutin’s cryptic online message about running into walls stings opposition People’s Party into attack

August 9, 2026

Crime, Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:

Political sparks fly as Anutin posts about an ever-higher “wall” days after tearful Sirikanya admits exhaustion. People’s Party hits back over Senate collusion, exam corruption,… Read More ›

People’s Party to release new evidence amid tensions over Election Commission’s Senate collusion cases

People’s Party to release new evidence amid tensions over Election Commission’s Senate collusion cases

August 9, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s Senate scandal heads for a crunch decision as the Election Commission weighs 229 collusion cases and the People’s Party prepares to release new money… Read More ›

Thailand pushes on to attract more than 2 million Russian tourists in 2026 despite the Pattaya murders

Thailand pushes on to attract more than 2 million Russian tourists in 2026 despite the Pattaya murders

August 9, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand targets a record 2 million Russian tourists despite Pattaya sibling murders and Moscow’s US arrest warning. Surasak vows tighter security and more flights as… Read More ›

Official denies wrongdoing by PM Anutin in removal of Burapha University as exam contractor in 2024

Official denies wrongdoing by PM Anutin in removal of Burapha University as exam contractor in 2024

August 8, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

New evidence jolts Thailand’s local government exam scandal as Rome reveals a 2024 document naming Anutin in the Burapha University contract dispute. Interior Ministry official… Read More ›

PM Anutin apologises for clashes on Thursday at Interior Ministry. Planned meeting ended in protest

PM Anutin apologises for clashes on Thursday at Interior Ministry. Planned meeting ended in protest

August 8, 2026

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin apologises after P-Move protesters clash with Volunteer Defence Corps at the Interior Ministry, leaving three injured. Protesters demand answers over why the police force… Read More ›

Sharp exchanges between Thailand and UN Special Rapporteur on human rights over Cambodian border

Sharp exchanges between Thailand and UN Special Rapporteur on human rights over Cambodian border

August 8, 2026

Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok turns on UN rapporteur Tom Andrews over Cambodia findings, accusing him of bias and disputing his 650,000 displaced figure. Thailand says it includes refugee… Read More ›

Anutin blames stress at the scene of Friday’s school massacre. Told reporters no crime was committed

Anutin blames stress at the scene of Friday’s school massacre. Told reporters no crime was committed

August 8, 2026

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

Anutin tells foreign media Thailand’s school massacre was “not a crime” under juvenile law as he vows tougher gun controls, tighter school security and says… Read More ›

People’s Party MP stages protest in parliament in the presence of reviled Burmese leader Min Aung Hlaing

People’s Party MP stages protest in parliament in the presence of reviled Burmese leader Min Aung Hlaing

August 8, 2026

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

Thai MP thrown out of parliament after shouting “For peace! For humanity!” at Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing as his controversial Bangkok visit sparked protests,… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin vows to continue his tough policy on gun ownership after Friday’s mass shooting near Bangkok

Prime Minister Anutin vows to continue his tough policy on gun ownership after Friday’s mass shooting near Bangkok

August 7, 2026

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

Anutin vows tougher gun laws and zero tolerance after the Nonthaburi school massacre, ordering immediate arrests for unlawful firearm carrying while mobilising village leaders nationwide… Read More ›

Isolated Myanmar military leader visits Bangkok against a storm of opposition from democracy groups

Isolated Myanmar military leader visits Bangkok against a storm of opposition from democracy groups

August 7, 2026

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

Fierce protests greeted Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s Bangkok visit as Anutin pressed ahead with talks on trade, border security and polluted rivers despite… Read More ›

Anutin tells ministers disregard political rumours as his short lived government faces a brewing crisis

Anutin tells ministers disregard political rumours as his short lived government faces a brewing crisis

August 6, 2026

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

Thailand’s ruling coalition faces a tough test as the Election Commission weighs action against 229 people in the Senate collusion case. Anutin projects unity, but… Read More ›

Police and security forces crush insurgents linked to the July 22nd checkpoint atrocity in Narathiwat

Police and security forces crush insurgents linked to the July 22nd checkpoint atrocity in Narathiwat

August 5, 2026

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

Eleven suspects arrested and two insurgents shot dead after Thai security forces smashed a militant cell behind Sunday’s Tak Bai police killings. Forensic evidence now… Read More ›

Thailand’s first lunar mission to launch this month as the country’s partnership with China bears fruit

Thailand’s first lunar mission to launch this month as the country’s partnership with China bears fruit

August 5, 2026

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

Historic countdown begins as Thailand prepares to send its first scientific payload to the Moon aboard China’s Chang’e 7. The mission crowns years of Thai… Read More ›

Chinese refugee Zhang Xinyan makes it to Canada on second flight after receiving a senior police escort

Chinese refugee Zhang Xinyan makes it to Canada on second flight after receiving a senior police escort

August 5, 2026

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

Thailand has allowed Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan to fly to Canada after blocking her July 8 departure despite her UN refugee status. Canadian diplomatic pressure… Read More ›

Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026

Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026

August 4, 2026

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

Tourism Minister Surasak launches a ฿2.45bn recovery drive with possible flight subsidies as visitor numbers slip, global tensions mount and Thailand moves to restore confidence… Read More ›

Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development

Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development

August 4, 2026

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

Thailand’s biggest waterfront redevelopment is on the table as ministers seek to move Bangkok Port to Laem Chabang, unlocking 2,353 rai while unions, experts and… Read More ›

Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress

Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress

August 4, 2026

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

Thailand and Indonesia enter a new era as PM Anutin and President Prabowo unveil a five-year partnership covering defence, trade, cybercrime, transport and ASEAN cooperation… Read More ›

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

August 3, 2026

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

Thailand moves to make digital platforms answer for online scams, counterfeit goods and unsafe products as Ms. Supamas backs class action lawsuits to help consumers… Read More ›

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