Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Bangkok-born U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth exposes Trump’s defence nominee Pete Hegseth’s foreign policy gaps during a Senate hearing, challenging his lack of knowledge on ASEAN… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s 2025 economic outlook remains uncertain, heavily relying on foreign tourism. Experts warn of tighter credit, higher non-performing loans, and the impact of Chinese trade… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai police and officials investigate Siam University’s controversial course linked to Chinese nationals and a military defence force. Fears include misuse of police emblems, potential… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
MP Rangsiman Rome blasts the government for inaction as Thailand becomes a key transit hub for Wa State drug operations and faces encroachment by UWSA… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasize cabinet unity, but the ruling coalition faces growing tensions. Legal challenges and investigations, including a potential dissolution threat, spark… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra warns that Thai media has become too sensational and influential, calling for more factual reporting. Meanwhile, he has filed a criminal defamation complaint… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Fresh data shows Thailand’s economy struggles as private consumption, investment and foreign tourism income drop. Manufacturing output slipped, and car production fell 27%. With tightened… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s plan to introduce a crypto payment sandbox for tourism may face resistance from the central bank, which has long prohibited such transactions. Despite support… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai’s political rift deepens despite efforts to smooth tensions. Thaksin Shinawatra’s growing influence, disputes over land, cannabis, constitutional reform and a looming… Read More ›
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Rangsiman Rome calls for a tougher response from Thailand to Myanmar’s jailing of Thai seamen. The opposition MP criticizes the government’s weak stance on Myanmar’s… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin calls for cryptocurrency-backed bonds to boost liquidity in Thailand’s economy. He highlights the success and beauty of Isan women marrying foreigners, emphasizes the need… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Former Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong, likely the next Bank of Thailand Chairman, warns of economic “disaster” if interest rates aren’t cut. His attack on the… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Anti-corruption activist claims ฿30M death contract behind Prachin Buri politician’s murder. Allegations link former minister and high-profile figures to a political power struggle. Police probe… Read More ›
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A US naval warship’s visit to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville signals a potential pivot towards the US, as the country insists on continuing Chinese support amid concerns… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s government faces internal rifts over OECD tax changes, with disputes over corporate tax, VAT hikes and an anti-coup law. In the meantime, the country… Read More ›
22-year-old Spanish tourist gored to death on Ko Yao by an elephant she was bathing on Friday afternoon 
Chinese policing programme at a Bangkok university linked by the Interior Ministry to a defence force 
Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31st deadline 
Thailand a battery or conduit for the world’s largest drug source, the Wa State, says People’s Party MP 
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties emphasise cabinet unity but the ruling party faces a dissolution threat 
Minister offers support as 179 perish in emergency landing of South Korean flight from Bangkok 
International drug ring smashed on Ko Phangan supplying illicit narcotics to partying foreign tourists 
80-year-old Belgian man robbed and left with severe head injuries in Christmas Day attack in Pattaya 
UK tourist faces prison term after being charged with eating a Pattaya traffic ticket before police 
Tourism cryptocurrency sandbox payment plan is bound to face stiff opposition from the central bank 
Austrian tourist arrested on Ko Phi Phi. Charged with reckless acts causing the death of a Russian man 
Death sentences for the gruesome Pattaya murder of German property mogul Mr Ralter Mack in July 2023 
Future Bank of Thailand Chairman Pick warns that the Thai economy faces ‘disaster’ without rate cuts 
Swiss man badly beaten by Pattaya teenagers after trying to stop them vandalising his car on Sunday 
Myanmar court in Kawthaung jails Thai seamen arrested by its Navy. PM assures reporters of a New Year pardon 
Myanmar grenade thrown by Karen ethnic militia member kills three and seriously injures six in Tak 
Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder 
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