Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Public confidence is key as Thailand’s economy flies into 2021 on one engine without foreign tourism. A steady, underlying recovery, seen since the third quarter,… Read More ›
General Prayut was at the Foreign Ministry where he met the United States -ASEAN Council. His comments come as police on Tuesday issued over a… Read More ›
The Thai currency has been the subject of international financial players in the last few weeks who are buying up debt and assets wagering that… Read More ›
The new Bank of Thailand boss, Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, is also signalling a more hands-off approach to the currency which since the start of November is… Read More ›
The trade deal is a definite blow to US interests in the Asia Pacific while key economists see it leading to enhanced prosperity and integration… Read More ›
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Another seminar, later in the week, heard a more down to earth assessment as Thai entrepreneur, Amarit Charoenphan, bemoaned the closure of the kingdom to… Read More ›
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Top Thai economist predicts that Senator Kamala Horris will become the first female US president while government officials are preparing for a reopening and flourishing… Read More ›
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Trump now seems resigned to a legal fight and has declared the election, which he appeared to be winning on Tuesday night, as ‘rigged’ through… Read More ›
Many of those involved with the current political process and standoff are suffering from fatigue not only at the insuperable obstacles and differences between the… Read More ›
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The decision, which came out of the blue this week after 12 years of talks, will impact Thai exports such as mango and pineapple making… Read More ›
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Thai Chinese business boss reveals that two Chinese firms have ฿10 billion earmarked and have already purchased land in Chachoengsao and Chonburi to build smart… Read More ›
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German foreign minister tells Reuters that the German government is monitoring the situation concerning the presence of the Thai King in Germany as the issue… Read More ›
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Protesters taunted the Prime Minister by paraphrasing the monarch’s praise for a loyal supporter on Friday. ‘Very brave, very brave, good job, good job –… Read More ›
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The reality is that this economic crisis in Thailand is only now beginning to bite as already 10% of commercial bank borrowers who availed of… Read More ›
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The Thai Prime Minister made a gesture to the protest movement but it is unlikely to result in talks. Both sides inhabit different worlds. It… Read More ›
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The three largest investors in Thailand are Japan, the United States and Taiwan. Since 2012, the kingdom has been pushing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership… Read More ›
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Top government officials appeared reticent on Tuesday about closing down media outlets as efforts to resolve the political crisis on the streets have begun and… Read More ›
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Moves are underway to bring this crisis back to parliament after government MPs appear to have misjudged the public’s mood on September 24th last when… Read More ›
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The incident underscores the dangerous and disturbing position that Thailand now finds itself in, where the monarchy, long-held above the political fray, is being drawn… Read More ›
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In a June 2018 interview with Time Magazine, Thailand’s Prime Minister General Prayut Chan ocha, categorically described China as the kingdom’s number one partner despite… Read More ›
Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith 
Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN 
Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions 
Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations 
Top international school in Phuket in hot water after two UK teachers were arrested for working illegally there 
French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media 
25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun 
King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise 
Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas 
Coup again ruled out by Prawit as reconciliation is sought but with growing calls for Prayut to go 
Visa amnesty finally ending but the new regime is pragmatic and may allow for further renewals 
Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials 
Strength of support for the monarchy being seen this week as political unrest deepens into standoff 
Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021 
Top minister accuses protesters of imperiling economic recovery and the health of Thai people at this time 
Special Tourist Visa – first Chinese tourists flying in with plans for European visitors to follow soon 
Voice TV ordered shut by a Thai court as action against media outlets proceeds despite assurances 
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