Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Bank appears to be getting ready to tackle skyrocketing household debt levels which continue to significantly outpace GDP gains. Such a move could in itself… Read More ›
Young people across Myanmar take up arms as the wave of protests against the February 1st coup morphs into an effort to create an alternative… Read More ›
14 amendments will be debated by the Thai parliament from June 22nd to 24th including a call by all parties involved in Wednesday’s meeting with… Read More ›
PM offered an apology on Tuesday after he came out fighting on Monday evening following a day of crisis when the vaccine supply debacle over… Read More ›
The Kingdom and the government must strive hard to keep up the vaccination drive to have any chance of overcoming the virus crisis but the… Read More ›
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The government also scored notable victories in the parliamentary sphere last week with the passage of the budget bill, the appointment of Minister of Finance,… Read More ›
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Allegations of corruption relating to the tax case have been looked into by two leading US law firms and are being investigated by federal prosecutors.… Read More ›
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Washington based monetary policy institute warns the Covid-19 virus is still the master of the economic situation as the human suffering in Thailand takes its… Read More ›
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The partisan rhetoric and criticism of the government were heightened and ratcheted up further this week with reports from social media suggesting former Prime Minister… Read More ›
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Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has taken issue with the legal strategy of a former finance minister who has filed legal proceedings with the Administrative… Read More ›
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Despite the return of growth in Thailand’s export sector with encouraging news this week reported for April, the country has run on a negative current… Read More ›
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Thailand’s goal of developing its domestic tourism market is only helped by its foreign tourism industry and is ultimately dependent on overall economic development and… Read More ›
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Baht has lost 4.8% since mid-December 2020 as the country has shown a current account negative balance since November 2020. Figures released on Monday show… Read More ›
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Liquidity in the banking system decreased by 70% from May 2020 to March 2021 with the latest figures from the first quarter of this year… Read More ›
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The development, over the weekend, to postpone the decision on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) must be looked at both from… Read More ›
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The current rocky economic road could be longer than at first thought as prospects for 2021 have begun to evaporate while the government continues to… Read More ›
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Both a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday, Natapanu Nopakun and the Head of the Department of Disease Control at the Ministry… Read More ›
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Government’s handling of the vaccination campaign is being openly criticised for being too short-sighted and lacking ambition. One analyst has said the government can have… Read More ›
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Japanese rating agency explains the fundamentals of Thailand’s economy which may yet allow it to defy the new challenges posed by a deadly third wave… Read More ›
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The move comes as the clamour for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul to resign mounts, with an online petition, launched… Read More ›
Army in the South on guard against the South African variant as border security is tightened up against virus 
Jab site for expats as country’s second vaccination phase begins driven by locally produced AstraZeneca doses 
Supreme Court Chief sets up panel to investigate bribery claims linked to ฿11 billion tax appeal by Toyota 
IMF urges government to loosen nation’s purse strings as finances tighten with the tax take down 
Budget bill passed but not before Bhumjaithai Party MPs call for a walkout from the government 
Phuket has herd immunity, now it will also have international flight connectivity from July 1st 
Remains of Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand who died on Ko Lipe on Sunday sent to Bangkok 
Failure to pass the ฿500 billion borrowing decree could lead to the dissolution of parliament 
Thai Princess steps into the vaccination drive as there is positive news from officials in Phuket 
Nigerian and his wife led romance scam gang that generated ฿200 million in 50 accounts since 2020 
On the 2014 coup anniversary, amid crisis, it is still likely Prayut will be reelected PM in 2023 as things stand 
Foreigners can register at local hospitals and medical facilities for a vaccine from June 7th 
Economic picture continues to darken as cabinet approves new ฿700 billion loan to plug the gap of higher deficits 
Expats to get vaccine app as Buriram threatens jail for anyone not complying with jab rollout mission 
Two Americans arrested over kidnapping linked with failed gloves deal and loss of ฿93 million 
39-year-old man in court charged with raping two women, remanded in custody until May 24th next 
Battle of Bangkok against the Covid-19 virus with record deaths and still rising hospitalisations 
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