Articles by: Joseph O' Connor

Fear of renewed hostilities. Thailand scraps Trump’s peace deal with Cambodia. ‘Peace is over’ says PM

Fear of renewed hostilities. Thailand scraps Trump’s peace deal with Cambodia. ‘Peace is over’ says PM

November 12, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand has scrapped the Trump-brokered peace deal with Cambodia after a landmine maimed a soldier. PM Anutin declared “peace is over” atop Phu Makhuea as… Read More ›

Ex Finance Minister castigates Thai governance over the last 20 years. Praises Malaysia and British law

Ex Finance Minister castigates Thai governance over the last 20 years. Praises Malaysia and British law

November 11, 2025

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

Ex-Finance Minister Sommai Phasee blasts 20 years of Thai governance, citing corruption and grey capital, while praising Malaysia’s rapid economic growth, British-style legal system, efficient… Read More ›

Alcohol law debacle continues to decimate not only tourism industry but also wider grassroots economy

Alcohol law debacle continues to decimate not only tourism industry but also wider grassroots economy

November 11, 2025

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

Thailand’s alcohol law backfires, emptying bars and restaurants, confusing tourists and slashing revenue nationwide as hefty fines, unclear enforcement rules, and missing provincial committees cripple… Read More ›

Trump brokered peace pact between Thailand and Cambodia suspended after landmine attack this week

Trump brokered peace pact between Thailand and Cambodia suspended after landmine attack this week

November 11, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

A landmine blast injures four Thai soldiers, costing one his leg, forcing Prime Minister Anutin to suspend the Trump-brokered Thailand-Cambodia peace deal signed in Kuala… Read More ›

Alcohol law shoots foreign tourism in foot for High Season with stiff fines for visitors drinking up at watering holes

Alcohol law shoots foreign tourism in foot for High Season with stiff fines for visitors drinking up at watering holes

November 10, 2025

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

Thailand’s new alcohol law backfires during high season as steep fines, unclear enforcement and embassy warnings scare foreign tourists, leaving hotels, bars, and restaurants struggling… Read More ›

British Chamber of Commerce calls for more urgency on free trade talks to boost trade and investment

British Chamber of Commerce calls for more urgency on free trade talks to boost trade and investment

November 9, 2025

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

British Chamber urges Thailand to fast-track a UK free trade deal as EU and US agreements advance, warning delays could disadvantage exporters and investors and… Read More ›

PM Anutin, Bhumjaithai Party and MotoGP event savaged in attack by former Justice Minister Thawee

PM Anutin, Bhumjaithai Party and MotoGP event savaged in attack by former Justice Minister Thawee

November 9, 2025

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Ex Justice Minister Thawee attacks PM Anutin, the Bhumjaithai Party, and Chidchob-linked MotoGP deal, citing ฿4 billion in state funding, rising costs, Buriram poverty, contested… Read More ›

Eye popping appointment of Ben Smith’s ex lawyer as an official at the Prime Minister’s Office defended

Eye popping appointment of Ben Smith’s ex lawyer as an official at the Prime Minister’s Office defended

November 8, 2025

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

Surprise appointment of Ben Smith’s ex-lawyer to PM’s Office raises speculation about Anutin’s coalition as corruption probes widen. Thamanat ally Thanadol Suwannarit defends his role… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin recommits to deal with the People’s Party to bring about Constitutional change

Prime Minister Anutin recommits to deal with the People’s Party to bring about Constitutional change

November 7, 2025

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

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul retreats from his hardline stance, reaffirming his pact with the People’s Party to push constitutional reform, hold a national referendum and… Read More ›

Kla Tham Party and Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow at the bull’s eye of Thailand’s political storm

Kla Tham Party and Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow at the bull’s eye of Thailand’s political storm

November 5, 2025

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

Kla Tham Party and Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow are at the centre of Thailand’s intensifying political storm, with rising corruption fears, scam networks, gambling… Read More ›

PM Anutin tells Anti Money Laundering Office to act decisively on scammer funds to prevent sanctions

PM Anutin tells Anti Money Laundering Office to act decisively on scammer funds to prevent sanctions

November 4, 2025

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Under pressure and facing a political firestorm, PM Anutin orders a full-scale crackdown on ‘Scambodia’ dirty money. He warns AMLO to act fast or risk… Read More ›

People’s Party and Pheu Thai to hold talks amid a growing public unease over Cambodian grey capital

People’s Party and Pheu Thai to hold talks amid a growing public unease over Cambodian grey capital

November 3, 2025

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

Pheu Thai and People’s Party to hold talks to coordinate a no-confidence motion as public unease grows over Cambodian scam networks, grey capital and looming… Read More ›

Former minister and party leader Sudarat warns of ฿20 billion plot by ‘Scambodia’ to take political power

Former minister and party leader Sudarat warns of ฿20 billion plot by ‘Scambodia’ to take political power

November 3, 2025

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

Former minister and party leader Khunying Sudarat warns that Cambodia’s Scammer network is funnelling ฿20 billion in black capital to buy the 2026 Thai election,… Read More ›

Senator warns Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) operating at will in southern provinces causing terror

Senator warns Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) operating at will in southern provinces causing terror

November 2, 2025

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

Senator warns Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) is striking freely in southern Thailand, using Narathiwat as a launchpad for daily attacks, cross-border raids, brazen killings and… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin considering early dissolution of the House as no confidence vote chance rises

Prime Minister Anutin considering early dissolution of the House as no confidence vote chance rises

November 1, 2025

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

PM Anutin Charnvirakul is reportedly weighing an early House dissolution as mounting scandals, ongoing investigations and the rising threat of a no-confidence vote put his… Read More ›

Fiscal Policy Office projects higher GDP growth as the economy ends the year with a resilient mixed bag

Fiscal Policy Office projects higher GDP growth as the economy ends the year with a resilient mixed bag

October 31, 2025

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

Thailand’s economy may exceed expectations in 2025, with 2.4% GDP growth fueled by stronger exports, foreign tourism and the Half-Half Plus stimulus, showing resilience despite… Read More ›

Julapun Amornvivat emerges as new Pheu Thai leader with an emphatic vote on Friday from a united party

Julapun Amornvivat emerges as new Pheu Thai leader with an emphatic vote on Friday from a united party

October 31, 2025

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

Julapun Amornvivat emerges as Pheu Thai leader with overwhelming support, while the party displays unity and steely resolve to reclaim power in next year’s general… Read More ›

Evil and misery caused by scam centre compounds in Myanmar and Cambodia must be urgently lanced

Evil and misery caused by scam centre compounds in Myanmar and Cambodia must be urgently lanced

October 30, 2025

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

Thai girls and women are trapped in scam compounds in Cambodia and Myanmar, forced to work 18-hour days under abuse. Families are desperate, MPs demand… Read More ›

News from Kuala Lumpur of more US economic links and transparency is all very positive for Thailand

News from Kuala Lumpur of more US economic links and transparency is all very positive for Thailand

October 29, 2025

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

Thailand strengthens US and ASEAN economic ties as rare earth deals, trade frameworks, digital commitments, and anti-corruption measures aim to boost economic growth, increase transparency,… Read More ›

PM Anutin asks the Chinese to produce intelligence on the scammer gangs threatening the country

PM Anutin asks the Chinese to produce intelligence on the scammer gangs threatening the country

October 28, 2025

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

Under mounting pressure, Prime Minister Anutin urges China to provide detailed intelligence on Chinese-controlled Cambodian scam gangs as opposition MP Rangsiman Rome demands Deputy Prime… Read More ›

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