Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
World inflation crisis may lead Bank of Thailand to act before August and raise interest rates more sharply
Rapidly changing world financial environment where cash is king and looking like it is going to be more expensive as interest rates are set to… Read More ›
Concern for the Thai baht and liquidity if Thailand does not move swiftly to raise interest rates
Some analysts in the United States suggest that interest rates there could reach 2.7% to 3% by the end of 2022 leading to a wider… Read More ›
Proposal to scrap Thailand Pass comes as moves to return to normal face a new hurdle: politics
Culture, Economy, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy is facing rising inflation and slowing export growth with fears of a GDP contraction in the second quarter. The scrapping of the Thailand… Read More ›
Face masks back on as cabinet votes down end of mandate in June. Nightlife trade slams reopening
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Nightlife business owner says his customers are not happy with seeing masseuses with face masks on while other operators slam the nervousness of the government… Read More ›
June and July set to see fireworks in Thai politics with Thamanat poised to lead Setthakij Thai Party
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Reports suggest that Captain Thamanat Prompow has had talks with the Pheu Thai Party and even with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. It is suggested he… Read More ›
Sunday’s Bangkok poll may mean the end for PM after the Palang Pracharat Party’s dismal showing in seats
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The poll on Sunday now makes the new voting laws due to be passed by parliament over the coming weeks even more urgent as it… Read More ›
Former Pheu Thai finance minister expresses unease about US regional moves to counter China’s rise
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The statement raises a question about the Pheu Thai Party’s position as well as that of Thaksin Shinawatra towards efforts by the current US administration… Read More ›
Thailand moves to defend its solar energy sector from a US probe into Chinese linked firms here
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Current tariffs in the United States were introduced by Trump in 2018 with some having been retained after a review by the Biden administration in… Read More ›
Thai bond yields spike 20% as kingdom adopts a confident, pro growth pose amid capital flight
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Patricia Mongkhonvanit of the Public Debt Management Office this week said that the government had been able to swap ฿140 billion worth of long and… Read More ›
PM is running out of time and confidence as opposition plots heave against him in June or July
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Embattled PM stresses that his government has preserved peace and stability and says any radical plans to boost incomes and address inequality will require a… Read More ›
Bank props up a slipping baht while Thai unions strongly pursue ฿492 minimum daily wage claim
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The slow return of the foreign tourism industry and rising living costs were among the reasons given by JP Morgan as it downgraded its investor… Read More ›
Thailand and Japan announce defence pact on visit by Japanese PM to Bangkok ahead of US summit
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Western powers are moving to counter China’s expansionism in the region with the Quad pact in 2017 and the AUKUS military alliance between the United… Read More ›
Both sides of the political divide agree a General Election will be called before the end of 2022
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The key question that may determine the outcome of the election will be the voting system used with the fate of two bills being progressed… Read More ›
Good economic news, test now is how to emerge from stagflation with large price shock looming as inflation rises
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
All to play for as the economy looks set to achieve significant growth this year. The key variable is the price of oil which has… Read More ›
US ASEAN summit as ‘dangerous directions’ now emerging in Asia as China’s regional power rises
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The summit is being seen as a chance by the United States to reset its relationship with ASEAN and its member states but the bloc… Read More ›
Rapper charged for his part in a ping pong bomb attack on the Bangkok home of the PM last Sunday
Crime, Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Police at Bangkok’s Ta Rua Police Station in a follow-up search of Thanayut Na Ayudhaya’s home in Klong Toey unearthed explosives. The 20-year-old critically acclaimed… Read More ›
US sanctions on Russia part of a ‘profound’ geopolitical shift to Asia as many US firms leave China
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
US President Biden’s key policy adviser for the Indo Pacific on the National Security Council has told an Asia Pacific summit organised by a Washington… Read More ›
Stalled Chinese submarine shines light on Rolls Royce firm supplying engines to China’s military
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The spotlight on Thailand’s submarine deal with China is also linked to the altered geopolitical environment after the Russian invasion of Ukraine with heightened sensitivity… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Monkeypox case in Thailand confirmed in transit passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport last week
May 30, 2022
First case detected in Thailand is a transit passenger
June and July set to see fireworks in Thai politics with Thamanat poised to lead Setthakij Thai Party
May 29, 2022
Reports suggest that Captain Thamanat Prompow has had
Thailand Pass to be used in Monkeypox screening at airports with new RT-PCR test for the disease
May 26, 2022
Thailand puts itself on alert against Monkeypox.
Sunday’s Bangkok poll may mean the end for PM after the Palang Pracharat Party’s dismal showing in seats
May 24, 2022
The poll on Sunday now makes the new voting laws due
Thailand Pass app retained for foreign tourists but Thai nationals are to be exempted after June 1st
May 21, 2022
Minister Anutin told a public forum on Friday that the
Sex drugs found in hotel room of Australian man who died from balcony fall on Tuesday in Phuket
May 19, 2022
Death of a young Australian man being treated by
26 year old murders her grandmother after being confronted with bank theft charges by her relative
May 17, 2022
Details of the harrowing crime were given this week by
Prayut unveils 3 ‘R’ strategy for a deeper and broader partnership with the US on the economy
May 15, 2022
In an address to an audience representing the growing
Face masks to be still needed in Thailand even after the emergency said Minster Anutin this week
May 13, 2022
Minister still on a mission about face masks. A key
PM is running out of time and confidence as opposition plots heave against him in June or July
May 10, 2022
Embattled PM stresses that his government has
Bank props up a slipping baht while Thai unions strongly pursue ฿492 minimum daily wage claim
May 8, 2022
The slow return of the foreign tourism industry and
Thailand Pass linked to Emergency Decree as Anutin wants priority for Thais ahead of foreign tourists
May 5, 2022
Growth in foreign tourist arrivals since Sunday, May
Thailand and Japan announce defence pact on visit by Japanese PM to Bangkok ahead of US summit
May 3, 2022
Western powers are moving to counter China’s
Cash is still king in Thailand with a cashless society not on the cards anytime soon says study
May 1, 2022
It had been thought that with high smartphone
Both sides of the political divide agree a General Election will be called before the end of 2022
April 29, 2022
The key question that may determine the outcome of the
Anutin may agree to abolish Thailand Pass but wants all foreign tourists to have booster shots for easy access
April 27, 2022
Calls for a wider reopening are coming at a time when
Policeman jailed, sacked from the force over death of young doctor at a zebra crossing in Bangkok
April 25, 2022
Police Corporal Norawich Buadok was charged with
