Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Crime, Culture, Living, Thailand:
Chinese social media influencer, Zi Yu Wang, who entered Thailand on an exclusive Thai Privilege visa, faced possible deportation after being summoned over a Tik… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Living, Thailand:
Top Cop launches disciplinary action: General Surachate Hakparn, known as Big Joke, confirms disciplinary action and a criminal investigation against police officers in response to… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Srettha’s policies under scrutiny as former Deputy Prime Minister Kobsak Sabhavasu questions the efficacy of the Digital Wallet scheme and warns against the proposed civil… Read More ›
Prayut’s Privy Council role is a sign of stability and continuity. The appointment of former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to the Privy Council is celebrated… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Politics, Thailand:
In an escalation of legal woes, Senator Upakit suffers a barrage of asset seizures, totalling ฿691 million. Amidst claims of innocence and legal immunity, officials… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy is caught in a trap where it cannot generate the level of income and profit margins to increase labour pay levels to make… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Another negative impact of government intervention in the free market caused by the disastrous pandemic shutdown in 2020 was identified this week. Zombie firms with… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Coy Prime Minister Srettha, on Tuesday, made it clear the Chinese had not fully accepted his request in October to replace the submarine with a… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul points to a sharp rise in consumption even with lower economic growth. The key problem is not private consumption or a… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Plan to boost long-haul tourist numbers from Europe as Thailand needs to woo back its former tourism market in Western countries, lost during the pandemic… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Southern Land Bridge is an economic proposal with massive potential for the Thai economy and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. However, it must be commercially viable,… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Proposal for Chinese police in Thailand has raised extended questions about Chinese overseas police patrols, which are currently only sanctioned in Croatia and Serbia after… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Shocking and peremptory statement from Chinese officials in Bangkok appears to order the Thai media into line over Taiwan. The trigger was a respectful interview… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
This week, an Investor Confidence Index (ICI) poll showed a massive fall in confidence in October, with capital flows accelerating out of the Kingdom and… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Top lawyer and former member of the National Reform Council, along with others, calls for a new Revenue Code and for Thailand to compete with… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Distinct possibility of a legal wrangle as the government seeks credit for the ฿7 billion already paid in respect of a breach of contract by… Read More ›
‘Madame Dear’ throws her hat in the ring for the Democrat Party leadership with the party at war 
Srettha’s crisis is not just an economic one, it is a ‘3D debt crisis’ that is strangling GDP growth 
Thailand expects good news with reports that 23 of its hostages may be freed in the coming hours 
Zombie Thai firms holding back economic growth as they struggle just to pay interest on bank debt 
Move by Navy Chief puts Chinese sub back in the water as he seeks legal clarity on the contract 
Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered 
90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic 
PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact 
Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date 
Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire 
Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt 
Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt 
Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back 
19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network 
Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations 
4am nightlife closing hours on track for Christmas or New Year’s season despite intense blowback 
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