Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Nestlé and billionaire Prayudh Mahagitsiri turned Nescafé into Thailand’s dominant coffee brand. Now their 34-year partnership has become a ฿120 billion legal war as Nestlé… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Thailand’s taxman chases the smartphone economy as 173,579 unregistered operators enter the system, including 56,091 online traders. Weak markets and rising costs are pushing more… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn orders financial ‘bottlenecks’ as 11 bodies target scams, gambling and illicit cash, tracking money through bank transfers, withdrawals, money… Read More ›
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Election Commission commissioners face possible Section 157 action after sending only 77 Senate cases towards court, warn opposition figures. No political party officeholder was referred… Read More ›
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Senate scandal heads for court as EC targets 77 people, including 26 serving senators, but extraordinarily withholds every name. Anutin, Newin and other accused political… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Billions pour into Thailand’s data centres and technology, but households are cutting food. Some 32.83% in a health survey eat less or skip meals as… Read More ›
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Monday’s Senate showdown could open a new political battle if the Election Commission fails to refer all 229 cases. Parit threatens a parliamentary offensive while… Read More ›
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Khunying Sudarat warns EC commissioners they may one day face judgment as Monday’s ruling decides whether the Senate collusion case against 229 people, including 138… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Sondhi attacks Commerce Minister Suphajee over Thailand’s foreign investment push, warning of lost economic sovereignty. She rejects the charge as Bangkok cuts duplicate licences, tightens… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Phuket tensions rise as over 500 protesters march through Patong to Chabad House, while a major Jewish New Year event is cancelled. Anti-Israel signs, police… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Abhisit turns the budget debate into a full-scale attack on the Election Commission, demanding the Senate collusion case go to the Supreme Court and calls… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Anutin sharpens Thailand’s foreign nominee crackdown as risky registrations collapse by 81.77%. More than ฿20 billion is frozen while thousands of companies, condos and land… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand faces a widening economic split as exports surge but SMEs buckle under falling sales, costly credit and rising bad debts. Growth potential has dropped… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Veteran Yellow Shirt leader Sondhi is back on Bangkok’s streets, using Israeli influence and foreign grey capital to open a wider attack on corruption, the… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand and US head for a sweeping trade pact with Suphajee declaring the main battles settled. Anutin and Trump await the closing call as tariffs,… Read More ›
Commerce Minister Suphajee responds to Sondhi Limthongkul’s attack on new liberal investment rules 
Pressure movement against Israel in Thailand gains momentum as it combines with street protests 
Bank bandit arrested at a Bangkok resort. 54 year old Saifa Kasemut has a history of armed robbery crime 
Former Prime Minister and Democrat Party leader cites a lack of public trust in the Election Commission 
Foreign nominee companies down by 81.77% as government seizes or freezes assets of over 20 billion 
Ayutthaya abbot disrobes as top temple official is arrested by police who worked undercover for months 
Veteran protest leader and media boss Sondhi begins his street protest campaign at Israel’s Embassy 
Substantial US Thai trade deal ready to be finalised by a call between Anutin and Trump says Minister 
Pattaya police officer clinically executed his wife at a kindergarten and was later surrounded at home 
Thailand gets ready to enter the age of nuclear power with plans for two small modular reactors by 2037 
Petrol and diesel rise as inflation for August comes in at 2.53%. However confidence is also seen rising 
Nationwide probe targeting over 36K foreigner linked firms with land and a further 7k which own condos 
Sex network boss arrested in shock police home raid on Sunday after probe exposed child porn racket 
Activist lawyer wants action on corruption which pilfers lottery revenue for the disabled for the rich 
Interior Ministry is now moving to enforce the law regarding Jewish burials and grave sites in Thailand 
Chaos still reigns at the NBTC as Chairman wins right to court review. Board members move to work on 
Vicious attack on UK man in Jomtien Pattaya leads to arrest of Thai man. 70 year old kicked in the face 
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