Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress
Economy, Media, Politics, 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 ›
Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government
Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s new deportation regime gives authorities broader powers to expel foreigners considered contrary to the public good or Thai moral values as ministers streamline removals,… Read More ›
Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s grisly discovery of two mass murder scenes in Pattaya has reignited demands for executions to resume. PM Anutin says convicted killers will receive no… Read More ›
Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More ›
Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in years as the baht hits a 15-month low, trade and current account deficits surge, imports overwhelm record exports… Read More ›
Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World:
Anutin warns the world has entered a “New World Disorder” as he unveils an AI-driven blueprint to remake Thailand through civil service reform, regional growth,… Read More ›
For over 2 weeks YouTuber Hlun Solo lay dead in Tbilisi while Thai officials and his family knew nothing
Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Questions mount over Hlun Solo’s death after Georgia delayed notifying Thailand for more than two weeks. Autopsy results are awaited as police investigate while the… Read More ›
Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s tourism bosses are battling a perfect storm as social media controversies, headline-grabbing crimes, weaker European arrivals and Middle East disruption hit confidence. TAT warns… Read More ›
Prime Minister Anutin insists the Bhumjaithai Party is united and dismisses talk of a political change
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Anutin shrugs off Monaco political pact rumours as Bhumjaithai faces its toughest test. Senate collusion ruling on 229 suspects slips to September while exam fraud… Read More ›
Malay talks derailed by deadly insurgency attack on July 22. People in Narathiwat march to demand peace
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Narathiwat residents marched for peace after a deadly insurgent attack halted talks to end Thailand’s southern conflict. Five rangers were killed, causing officials to suspend… Read More ›
Witty warning from ‘Maverick Ambassador’ that Thailand is drawing closer to Beijing after PM’s visit
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Retired diplomat Rasmi Chalijanchai says Thailand has crossed a diplomatic line with China, warning Beijing’s growing influence threatens the kingdom’s independence and hoping it never… Read More ›
Tourism minister warns spending money in Thailand does not afford foreign nationals special privileges
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand draws a line after Chinese and Italian tourist rows. Minister insists no visitor can buy privileges as embassy involvement, investigations and public outrage put… Read More ›
Stakes rising in the Senate election collusion case as the opposition opens fire with evidence on file
Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Anutin rejects Senate collusion allegations as Thailand’s Election Commission faces its biggest test. Commissioners must soon decide whether to prosecute 229 politicians, ministers and senators… Read More ›
Thailand’s EV sales momentum downside as officials prepare to deal with rising consumer complaints
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Hundreds of EV owners could get their day in court without paying legal costs after Thailand moved towards unprecedented action against one manufacturer. A total… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Dark case of murder and terror in Pattaya only beginning as police explore the horror reign of ‘Pong’
August 3, 2026
Five bodies, an alleged reign of terror and fears of
Two senior policemen killed in Tak Bai drug operation on Sunday. Detectives looking at insurgency links
August 2, 2026
Two Tak Bai police investigators died in an M16 ambush
Freed 28-year-old Thai woman returns to Bangkok and meets Narcotics Suppression Bureau officers
August 2, 2026
From Japanese prison to key witness. Thai woman Ms.
New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use
August 2, 2026
Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all faces its
Pattaya Horror as murder of two Russian siblings exposes dark-hearted criminal gang who killed people for kicks
August 1, 2026
Five murders, two hidden graves and four suspects.
Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates
August 1, 2026
Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in
Good news in Japan for 28 year old Thai woman Ms. Jutathip who is cleared of drug trafficking charges
July 31, 2026
Japanese prosecutors dropped charges against Thai
Police search for naked bodies of Russian siblings after arrested suspect confessed to murdering both
July 31, 2026
One suspect confessed after Thai police arrested two
Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year
July 31, 2026
Thailand’s tourism bosses are battling a perfect
Russian man named by police over Phuket safe robbery. Vitalii Kobin is also wanted for a visa overstay
July 31, 2026
Russian national Vitalii Kobin is wanted after a
Former Filipino airline pilot who has lived in Thailand for 20 years found living on Bangkok’s streets
July 30, 2026
From airline cockpit to Bangkok pavement. Former
Prime Minister Anutin insists the Bhumjaithai Party is united and dismisses talk of a political change
July 30, 2026
Anutin shrugs off Monaco political pact rumours as
5 Indians arrested after 3 compatriots were lured to Pattaya, beaten and tortured for a ransom payment
July 30, 2026
Thai police smashed a gang that lured three Indian
Witty warning from ‘Maverick Ambassador’ that Thailand is drawing closer to Beijing after PM’s visit
July 29, 2026
Retired diplomat Rasmi Chalijanchai says Thailand has
Police search for Russian siblings who disappeared after Sunday morning motorbike ride in Pattaya
July 29, 2026
Two Russian siblings vanished after a pre-dawn
Tourism minister warns spending money in Thailand does not afford foreign nationals special privileges
July 28, 2026
Thailand draws a line after Chinese and Italian
Stakes rising in the Senate election collusion case as the opposition opens fire with evidence on file
July 28, 2026
Anutin rejects Senate collusion allegations as
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