Articles by: Joseph O' Connor

Mixed messages from Thai government on a US Thai trade deal despite Commerce Minister’s optimism

Mixed messages from Thai government on a US Thai trade deal despite Commerce Minister’s optimism

September 29, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s US trade deal hits a hiatus as Suphajee says an agreement is close at hand but Sihasak flags market access. AI rules, US investment… Read More ›

Race against time and water flows as PM Anutin works round the clock tackling flooding emergency

Race against time and water flows as PM Anutin works round the clock tackling flooding emergency

September 29, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bangkok battles to drain as Thailand’s flood emergency widens across 29 provinces, hitting 2.6m people. Reservoirs near capacity force surging releases while swollen rivers carry… Read More ›

Thailand moves carefully with AI regulation as US tech warns over key provisions hindering investment

Thailand moves carefully with AI regulation as US tech warns over key provisions hindering investment

September 29, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

US tech groups push back as Thailand drafts tough AI rules covering liability, local data processing and overseas providers. Bangkok is courting American AI investments… Read More ›

Foreign tourist arrivals already down 3.65% with fears the flooding crisis may impact the Chinese market

Foreign tourist arrivals already down 3.65% with fears the flooding crisis may impact the Chinese market

September 29, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s tourism engine sputters into high season with arrivals down 3.65%. Bangkok floods and Suvarnabhumi baggage chaos strike as the country needs another 10.33m visitors… Read More ›

PM’s relief as Constitutional Court upholds February 8th General Election despite a barcode warning

PM’s relief as Constitutional Court upholds February 8th General Election despite a barcode warning

September 28, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin’s government escapes a nationwide election rerun as the Constitutional Court upholds the February 8 poll. Judges clear QR codes 9-0 and barcodes 8-1, but… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin wades into flood hit areas to be met with a mixed reaction including seething anger

Prime Minister Anutin wades into flood hit areas to be met with a mixed reaction including seething anger

September 28, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bangkok flood victims confront Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul over food, water and toilets as all 50 districts become disaster zones. Families already cutting meals face… Read More ›

NIDA opinion poll shows rising apathy among the Thai public as Prime Minister Anutin’s base crashes

NIDA opinion poll shows rising apathy among the Thai public as Prime Minister Anutin’s base crashes

September 27, 2026

Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plunges to 13.76% in a dramatic NIDA Poll as Nattapong leads at 24.72%. People’s Party towers over rivals at 35.40%, while… Read More ›

Crucial ballot decision of Constitutional Court on Monday could upend government and Thai politics

Crucial ballot decision of Constitutional Court on Monday could upend government and Thai politics

September 27, 2026

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

Constitutional Court judges could throw Thailand back into election turmoil Monday as they decide whether ballot codes breached voter secrecy and whether February’s entire nationwide… Read More ›

Figures for opening 8 months of 2026 show a gaping trade deficit as Thailand imports more from China

Figures for opening 8 months of 2026 show a gaping trade deficit as Thailand imports more from China

September 27, 2026

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

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited London seeking investment as Thailand’s trade deficit balloons to USD 37.84 billion. China runs a USD 47.3 billion surplus while… Read More ›

PM directs flash flooding crisis which has hit Bangkok making all 50 districts disaster zones from London

PM directs flash flooding crisis which has hit Bangkok making all 50 districts disaster zones from London

September 26, 2026

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

Bangkok battles severe flooding after almost 300mm of rain as all 50 districts become disaster areas. PM Anutin takes command from London while the crisis… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin’s US visit this week yielded a closer ties pact between Bangkok and Wall Street

Prime Minister Anutin’s US visit this week yielded a closer ties pact between Bangkok and Wall Street

September 26, 2026

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

Wall Street opens its doors to closer Thai links as Anutin rings the NYSE bell and SET signs a five-part pact. Thai firms could now… Read More ›

Bombshell Supreme Court ruling links Bhumjaithai Party figure with orchestrated Senate poll collusion

Bombshell Supreme Court ruling links Bhumjaithai Party figure with orchestrated Senate poll collusion

September 25, 2026

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

Supreme Court exposes corrupt conduct in the 2024 Senate selection and bans Bhumjaithai-linked Satchapong for 10 years. It came after PM Anutin escaped referral in… Read More ›

Prime Minister and his team grilled by Wall Street on Thailand’s geopolitical stance and growth plans

Prime Minister and his team grilled by Wall Street on Thailand’s geopolitical stance and growth plans

September 25, 2026

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

Hard-boiled Wall Street investors put PM Anutin and his team on the spot over Thailand’s economy, ageing workforce and US-China balance. Funds controlling over US$40… Read More ›

Ministers accused of neglecting Thai farmers. Crucial aid support has not yet reached the cabinet table

Ministers accused of neglecting Thai farmers. Crucial aid support has not yet reached the cabinet table

September 25, 2026

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

Fury grows over stalled ฿1,000-per-rai rice aid as Pheu Thai targets two deputy premiers. Songkram claims Finance Minister Ekniti said farmer support was ineffective because… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul formally summoned by parliament over local government exam scandal

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul formally summoned by parliament over local government exam scandal

September 24, 2026

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

Questions over Anutin aide Thongchuea Chatkitcharoen’s university contacts move centre stage as Rangsiman Rome summons the PM. MPs are also chasing withheld government files, 800,000… Read More ›

Bhumjaithai political overlord in Prachin Buri to spend life in prison after death sentence is commuted by court

Bhumjaithai political overlord in Prachin Buri to spend life in prison after death sentence is commuted by court

September 24, 2026

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

Ex-minister Sunthorn Wilawan, 87, gets life after his adopted son and political lieutenant was shot 22 times at his Prachin Buri home. The court found… Read More ›

Former Justice Minister hails major bankruptcy bill which could help reduce the household debt burden

Former Justice Minister hails major bankruptcy bill which could help reduce the household debt burden

September 24, 2026

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

Thailand moves towards a landmark debt rescue system after MPs vote 444–0. Ex Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong says borrowers owing from ฿100,000 could restructure debts,… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin readies defences as Thamanat Prompow’s Kla Tham Party positions for government

Prime Minister Anutin readies defences as Thamanat Prompow’s Kla Tham Party positions for government

September 24, 2026

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

Capt Thamanat Prompow’s 58-MP Kla Tham moves towards Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government as a censure battle gathers pace, while the Senate election scandal puts… Read More ›

Oil fund bleeds nearly 5 billion baht a week as the government struggles to cope with Middle East crisis

Oil fund bleeds nearly 5 billion baht a week as the government struggles to cope with Middle East crisis

September 23, 2026

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

Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund bleeds ฿700 million daily and heads beyond ฿100 billion in the red. Akanat weighs massive new borrowing as Middle East turmoil… Read More ›

Digital Minister (36) and heir to powerful Chidchob dynasty has a fortune of hundreds of millions

Digital Minister (36) and heir to powerful Chidchob dynasty has a fortune of hundreds of millions

September 23, 2026

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

From Buriram heir to Cabinet minister, Chaichanok Chidchob’s rise has been rapid. At 36, he declares ฿161.92m in assets, including an ฿8m Bentley and ฿26.95m… Read More ›

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