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 ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Drug trafficking player killed in northern Sukhothai province after police chase with 2 million pills
May 25, 2026
Fatal checkpoint chase in Sukhothai ends in a deadly
Austrian national living on Phuket’s streets arrested and deportation ordered after repeated complaints
May 25, 2026
Destitute Austrian arrested and deported in Phuket
Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers found both holding each other under water
May 25, 2026
Bangkok tragedy at Chao Phraya River: three teens swim
Koh Phangan Police to oppose bail for foreign investors. 21 to be charged before the court on Monday
May 24, 2026
Police will oppose bail for 21 foreign suspects
Nest of Nigerian scammers and drug dealers raided in Nonthaburi days after prolific conman was arrested
May 24, 2026
Police raided a luxury Nonthaburi condo and arrested
Air Asia boss calls on government to postpone 53.4% hike in airport charges for a year over fuel costs
May 24, 2026
AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes urges Thailand to delay a
Bee hives destroyed at Nakhon Ratchasima temple on Saturday after 2 terror attacks on locals this week
May 23, 2026
Firefighters armed with smoke machines and water
Horror crash in southern Chumphon province leaves six dead on the road after head on impact at speed
May 23, 2026
Six people, including a two-year-old girl, died after
State Railway company brings charges against private drivers linked to last Saturday’s Bangkok train disaster
May 23, 2026
Bangkok train-bus crash sparks sweeping legal action
Prime Minister’s Office Minister launches national response after Thursday’s night’s Pattaya hotel fire
May 23, 2026
Supamas orders emergency response after Pattaya hotel
Stronger ties, AI investment and access to Europe for Thai travellers pushed as Anutin lands in France
May 22, 2026
PM Anutin arrives in Paris for a six-day mission on
24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend
May 22, 2026
Nonthaburi police arrested a Nigerian suspect linked
UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance
May 22, 2026
British backpacker Ethan Lacey, 20, is fighting for
Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April
May 20, 2026
Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending
Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping of five Chinese nationals draws strong statement from China
May 19, 2026
Beijing has issued a second warning in 10 days after
29 year old Russian arrested in Phuket for drug dealer offences and visa overstay. Police widen enquiries
May 18, 2026
Russian bus passenger arrested at Phuket checkpoint
GDP up, highest in eleven years but so is runaway inflation. Finance Minister warns of high oil prices
May 18, 2026
Thailand posts its strongest growth in 11 years as
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