Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Election results being confirmed by the Election Commission shows an extraordinary level of capability by both the Bhumjaithai Party and Palang Pracharat Party candidates at… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
There are only three developments that can lead to a political crisis being avoided in early August with Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s name being nominated in… Read More ›
Thailand’s proposed ‘government of hope’ would be committed to upholding and protecting the status of Thailand’s revered monarchy. The comprehensive new programme leaves parties also… Read More ›
The surprise election result has raised the stakes in Thai politics as the public has voted for a party that wants to see political accountability… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Business frets about political instability and the potential policies of a Move Forward Pheu Thai government but there already appears to be growing problems beneath… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The right noises are being heard with growing support, even among senators, for respecting the democratic mandate with the Move Forward Party being urged, however,… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Sunday’s election victory by the Move Forward Party marks a historic shift in Thai politics as the electorate voted for principle and a more progressive… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s inflation rate fell to 2.67% in April from 2.8% in March and is within the Bank of Thailand’s targeted range but the continued high… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on or before July 26th next, his 74th birthday, would be a sensational and historic moment for… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Political pundits this week however disagreed with Mr Chuwit’s assessment suggesting that the party may return anywhere from 60 to 70 MPs and be a… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thai World:
Video clip paints a sombre picture of the country’s future as the PM’s party raises the brooding spectre of political instability as it and other… Read More ›
Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Lingering concern for the activist who was shot in the capital of Laos last Saturday as his family still fears for his life. They are… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Foreign tourism is driving both a healthier current account position and rising domestic expenditure, again proving that this economic engine is critical to Thailand’s real… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The rising clamour of a world heading into conflict is making its presence felt on media channels with talk of de-dollarisation as the coming conflict… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The execution of the 46-year-old man on Wednesday morning was followed by the delivery of a death certificate to the home his sister in Singapore,… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Bank of Thailand is by statute independent of the government but reportedly works closely with the Prime Minister’s economic team including the Ministry of… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Amid the sadness of the passing of a character who was part of the world’s entertainment firmament for longer than most people have lived and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Role of Bangkok concerning Myanmar is complex because of Thailand’s unique national interest in its western neighbour but the challenge is growing as the junta… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
China is trying to reclaim its position as an economic juggernaut after its economic reopening and the scale of the ‘decoupling’ by international business becomes… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s industrial base has suffered with reduced export demand in the last six months caused by a range of factors including higher borrowing costs in… Read More ›
Pita, Move Forward and seven other parties meet in Bangkok and come out smiling, ready to govern 
Closer ties between Bangkok and Shanghai hailed with recent visit of powerful Chinese Mayor 
Unlikely rags to riches convict star arrested again in Thailand over online gambling promotion 
Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the next government 
Alleged cyanide killer’s lawyer off the case as police and key witness meet Am Cyanide in prison on Saturday 
Army chief says there is ‘zero’ chance of another coup in Thailand and wants to see positive change 
Ukrainian boy flown to Bangkok as family and supporters raise ฿3 million to help fund his medical care 
Move Forward leader denies claims he held shares in media company barring him as a Bangkok MP 
Crackdown on foreign tourism abuses with police in hotspots targeting Chinese and Russian gangs 
Dark predictions as the opposition parties look set to sweep to power in next weekend’s General Election 
Move Forward Party surging in the polls as the General Election campaign enters its final week 
Thailand: you can leave but you must pay ฿1,000 more. Departures tax hailed as the kiss of death 
Two arrested after gang used woman planted at a party to gain access to home of Chinese visitors 
Ukrainian boy placed on life support after cardiac arrest at a Phuket swimming pool on Tuesday 
Crackdown on crime wave against Chinese tourists in Bangkok as concerns also raised on cannabis 
Police to arrest serial killer suspect’s husband, 10 more charges for gambling addict ‘Am Cyanide’ 
Technical recession looks like it may be avoided with stronger than expected first quarter showing 
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