Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Finance Ministry talks up projected GDP figure for 2024 as exports fall and car production dips. Tourism and debt concerns persist as the government battles… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Minister Pichai Chunhavajira’s Digital Wallet scheme failed to excite pundits. The announcement of upcoming Constitutional Court decisions on PM Srettha’s fate and the dissolution of… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Pheu Thai caves to Bhumjaithai pressure and halts cannabis recriminalisation. Parliament to decide as public support for police enforcement and closure of the industry is… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Anutin confronts the PM over cannabis policy and pledges to vote against criminalisation. He says the data is incomplete and questions the reversal of the… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Thailand:
Energy Absolute (EA) in crisis as fraud allegations hit. Confidence in Thailand’s EV industry, Stock Exchange, and leading banks damaged. EA’s share price decimated while… Read More ›
Property and manufacturing sectors plummet, access to credit tightens, and economic chiefs warn of worsening conditions. Analysts doubt 2.6% GDP growth for 2024 amid rising… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Revenue Department boss Kulaya Tantitemit emphasised that her department had sent out 100,000 letters to individuals and entities who should be reporting for tax. Certainly,… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai Army secures Moroccans’ release amid Myanmar chaos. Junta struggles to maintain control. Thailand faces a rising Drug Trafficking pattern from the Golden Triangle. There… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Can of beans raises questions in the real cost of living debate for foreigners in Thailand. Viral TikTok by Irish-UK tourists highlights ฿420 price tag… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Narcotics Control Board votes to make recreational cannabis illegal by January 1, 2025. Pro-cannabis groups to rally in Bangkok on Sunday night. Leader Prasitchai Noonual… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand’s second-largest EV insurer, Tokio Marine, stops new policies and reviews renewals case-by-case following guidance on high accident rates, costly parts and falling car values.… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A national opinion poll reveals the Move Forward Party still climbing in support with Pheu Thai falling. In the meantime, the Bhumjaithai Party, with only… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Former US President Donald Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office threatens further damage to the baht, Thai economy, and money markets. It raises concerns… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The government and the Bank of Thailand remain at odds. Top bank officials claim the economy is on track for quality growth. However, Deputy Finance… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s foreign investment rises. New government boosts FDI by 58% in five months. Japan leads with $1.1 billion, but job creation is down by 33%.… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Julian Assange lands in Bangkok en route to US territory to finalise a legal fight, then home to Australia. He will soon reunite with his… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
PM defends foreign condo ownership change and extended lease terms as public opposition makes itself felt. Government aims to extend foreign ownership from 49% to… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Chanin Yensudjai, nabbed in Dubai and deported, faces charges for the Stark Corporation scandal that rocked the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Authorities are ready… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A violent clash between Chinese and Philippine forces at the Second Thomas Shoal leaves 8 Filipinos injured. US and Philippines brace for potential war as… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Good news for Thailand as S&P retains BBB+ rating despite lower GDP outlook and ฿500 billion Digital Wallet plan. Kingdom jumps ahead of the UK… Read More ›
New Zealand Day brothers have landed back home in their own country after 4 months in detention 
Elderly, retired British couple see dream life turn sour after dangerous spat with Hua Hin neighbours turned violent 
New Senate heads for parliament as Election result is confirmed by the country’s oversight agency 
War in Myanmar is making Thai officials nervous with ominous signs that the military junta is faltering 
Berserk Foreigner in Phuket assaults a man, steals a passenger van and crashes it causing disruption 
Ranong femme fatale followed her illicit lover to his new job. It ended on Friday night with murder on the street 
Narcotics Suppression Bureau voted on Friday to reschedule Cannabis as an illicit drug by January 1st 2025 
Passenger van travellers rescued by Highway Police from rabid driver high on crystal methamphetamine 
Top Thai insurer says no more new policies for EV cars. Later, it emphasised renewals case by case 
Turkish Romeo tries to coerce a Thai woman by stealing her phone and uploading her naughty photos 
Woman dies in massive fireball caused by Yala explosion in Bannang Sata near busy police living quarters 
Crackdown on drugs sees 41% more arrests since October as Thursday saw a massive nationwide blitz 
Minister links higher inflation with increased growth. Calls a target policy hike saying 1% is ‘too low’ 
Big Joke gets the boot backdated to April 18th. Now he must legally fight the order to sack him in the Administrative Court 
Assange lands in Bangkok as he spirits home to freedom and an end to his legal woes with the US 
Former Phuket expat media salesman can expect to die in a UK prison if convicted of abuse charges 
EV charging station fire badly damages Bangkok port for rapidly expanding electric motorcycle taxi firm 
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