Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
The move comes as Thailand’s economic leadership resumes regular meetings with dismal numbers emerging from the country’s industrial and export sector for May. Thailand’s exports,… Read More ›
Recent Thai government regulations have granted ‘fast-track’ entry to Asian business people without quarantine extending to parties of up to 10 people. The arrival of… Read More ›
Grim prediction and outlook for Thailand’s economy, battered even before the Covid 19 emergency by changing world trends and trade tensions, but now, to quote… Read More ›
Boris Johnson’s partner applauds UK retailers for their ban on products using monkey labour linked with Thailand’s coconut farmers. Leading UK retailers turn their back… Read More ›
The heir to a family fortune estimated in billions of dollars underpinned by the world-famous Red Bull drink, Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya, is somewhere out there… Read More ›
The airline industry body representing over 290 airlines calls for a global standard and response to kickstart international travel between countries as Thailand faces a… Read More ›
The election last Saturday in Muang Thong Thani, just outside Bangkok, of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan as the leader of the ruling Palang Pracharat… Read More ›
The move is seen as important to the oversight of the reopening of Thai schools and ongoing quarantine efforts for incoming passengers entering the kingdom.… Read More ›
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Country’s economy and firms are running out of money and time as one airline, NokScoot, is reported to be on the brink while the Thai… Read More ›
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Confusion and sporadic information from the network of Royal Thai Embassies worldwide sees only a small number of foreign spouses apply to come home to… Read More ›
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Outgoing Bank of Thailand boss wants banks to halt dividend payments to shareholders, a move that will not go down well on Thailand’s stock market… Read More ›
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The breakthrough last weekend allowing foreigners with spouses and residency to enter the kingdom has been followed up after Wednesday’s consultations with clear criteria now… Read More ›
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Court could remove the Deputy Minister of Agriculture as an MP under Section 98 (10) of the 2017 Constitution if it accepts that he was… Read More ›
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The clouds are darkening for Thai Airways as it attempts to fly through the storm caused by the Covid 19 pandemic, dwindling cash liquidity and… Read More ›
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Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday agreed to facilitate access to the country for foreigners married to Thai nationals as well as… Read More ›
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The pain and anguish being suffered by members of Foreigner Thai families, a larger community than first thought of before this crisis, at being denied… Read More ›
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The economic intelligence unit of one of Thailand’s major banks now predicts a 7.3% contraction in the Thai economy and at least a 72% dip… Read More ›
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General Prawit Wongsuwan is tipped to lead the Palang Pracharat Party next month. The mass resignation of 18 executive members on Monday paves the way… Read More ›
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Coronavirus impact on the Thai economy begins to bite harder as current account surplus turns to a deficit in April as tourism stops. Predictions of… Read More ›
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Spike in the Thai baht has caused Bank of Thailand, Deputy Governor Mathee Supapongse to warn that the central bank will take action. He indicated… Read More ›
Thailand’s closure biting harder as one airline gets ready to cease operations forever and lays off staff 
Bangkok Metropolitan police officer gets bail in court after admitting he killed his pretty wife unintentionally 
Banks ordered to cease dividends and shore up balance sheets on fears of loan quality erosion due to slump 
Foreign spouses can begin applying to go home to Thailand as ministry has released entry criteria this week 
Thai Airways probe into its low fare income for 2019 in move overseen by former met police commissioner 
Key ministries met on Sunday to discuss access by foreigners to the kingdom and a tourism relaunch 
Only hope for foreigners locked out of Thailand as easing continues with strict government controls on entry 
Death of 32-year-old Olga Frolova on Ko Samui either suicide or natural causes – case to be closed by police 
Tourism industry could be left on its knees if curbs on inbound foreigners are not relaxed or lifted in time 
Top Thai Doctor attacks the WHO over its unclear guidance on face masks and lack of leadership 
Ministers suggest an easing of the travel ban for some tourists but a continued state of emergency 
Thailand plans to prioritise Asian countries in its search for safe Covid 19 ‘tourism bubble’ partners 
Thai economy in even greater peril as Covid 19 shutdown appears to have had a bigger impact than expected 
Australian envoy says his embassy and others continue to work on helping stranded foreigners get home 
Economic hole caused by virus pandemic yawns as Bank of Thailand flags large current account loss 
US is a better friend for Thailand than China says US ambassador as tensions grow between the 2 powers 
Access to Thailand opening up. It will be cautious, quite expensive with tight regulation and ministry controls 
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