Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Australian’s bizarre case draws world attention to archaic and abused Thai criminal defamation law
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Australian journalist Murray Hunter faces a bizarre criminal defamation trial in Thailand over posts on a Malaysian government agency. The case has drawn global attention,… Read More ›
Paetongtarn visits her Dad former Premier Thaksin Shinawatra in prison. Says he’s under mental stress
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Paetongtarn visits her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, in prison, saying he is under severe mental stress after a Supreme Court tax ruling and… Read More ›
Illicit funds channelled to Thailand through digital assets cause the baht to rise and tourism to fall
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Illicit funds are flowing into Thailand through cryptocurrencies, gold, and other assets, driving the baht higher, hitting tourism as visitor numbers fall, forcing suspended trade… Read More ›
Thaksin may still be eligible for release sometime in March 2026 says top official amid election talk
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra may be eligible for parole or a suspended sentence by March 2026, says top official, despite the Attorney-General’s lèse-majesté appeal and ฿17.6 billion… Read More ›
Rising alarm Thailand may lose its US trade deal unless the government acts fast to restore Peace Pact
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Thailand’s trade talks with the United States are suspended, leaving businesses alarmed, exports at risk, U.S. investment threatened and the country facing increased dependence on… Read More ›
Attorney General’s move to appeal Thaksin acquittal on lèse-majesté charge to impact 2026 election
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Attorney-General Ittiporn Kaewthip orders appeal of Thaksin Shinawatra’s lèse-majesté acquittal, blocking early release in January 2026 and threatening Pheu Thai’s campaign momentum ahead of the… Read More ›
Cambodia factor which came from nowhere in June suddenly threatens both Thai politics and its economy
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Cambodia factor erupts, driving Thai politics and economy toward crisis. Border tensions, scam networks and stalled US trade talks push early 2026 election, heightening instability,… Read More ›
End of era ordering cheap stuff online from China as Thailand imposes a 10% duty on low cost imports
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Thailand ends the era of cheap Chinese imports as a 10% duty hits parcels under ฿1,500, raising costs, slowing online orders, forcing firms to adapt… Read More ›
Digital Minister rejects Starlink’s plans to set up in the Kingdom. Decision contrasts with Vietnam’s stance
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand blocks Starlink from entering its internet market over legal and security concerns, sharply contrasting Vietnam, potentially affecting US firms, while critics say the kingdom’s… Read More ›
Prime Minister savaged for damaging Thai US links by former Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice Minister
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Former Vice Minister Rasme Chalichan criticises PM Anutin for reckless actions that halted US trade talks, repudiated Cambodia peace pact, dismissed tariffs and damaged Thailand’s… Read More ›
Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday
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Thailand in shock as United States abruptly halts trade talks after Prime Minister Anutin declares Cambodia peace deal dead following landmine blast that injured Thai… Read More ›
Immigration Bureau tightens rules for foreign tourist visas as the country feels the heat on scammers
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Thailand tightens foreign tourist visa rules as authorities crack down on scams and illegal stays. Visa extensions are now limited, border runs targeted, repeat offenders… Read More ›
Malaysian PM trying to hold together Thai Cambodian peace pact repudiated this week by Anutin in Sisaket
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim works through the weekend to salvage the Thailand-Cambodia peace pact, scrapped by Thai PM Anutin after border blast, soldiers’ injuries and… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Israeli father dies heroically off Koh Phangan after saving his son from the sea which turned dangerous
November 23, 2025
Israeli father, 45, dies a hero on Koh Phangan after
UK couple’s honeymoon holiday to Thailand halted by Immigration officials over smudged visa stamp
November 22, 2025
UK couple’s dream honeymoon to Thailand is shattered
Crackdown on foreign misbehaviour as South Korean who hosted hooker party is nabbed for solicitation
November 21, 2025
South Korean tourist arrested in Pattaya for meth use,
Corruption at Bangkok Remand Prison. High-priced hooker flown in from China for an elite mafia inmate
November 21, 2025
Chinese mafia inmates live like kings in Bangkok
British man assaults French lover found in a hotel room with his Thai girlfriend. Denies injuries to the woman
November 20, 2025
A 44-year-old British man was arrested in Koh Samui
Elderly Canadian woman dies on speedboat outing to swimming area off Koh Phi Phi. Hit by a freak wave
November 20, 2025
A 69-year-old Canadian tourist tragically died off Koh
Big Joke calls on Prime Minister to suspend National Police Chief over rising force corruption scandals
November 19, 2025
Big Joke demands Prime Minister Anutin suspend the
Corruption killer submits evidence of criminality within the Thai Police to the National Police Chief
November 18, 2025
Corruption crusader Atchariya drops a bombshell
Speedboat disaster off Krabi averted after quick-thinking captain radioed for help with 39 lives aboard
November 18, 2025
A speedboat carrying 39 tourists from Phuket off Krabi
Three children of wanted Cambodian senator and Hun Sen associate Kok An held illegal Thai citizenship
November 18, 2025
Three children of Cambodian Senator Kok An held
Cambodia factor which came from nowhere in June suddenly threatens both Thai politics and its economy
November 17, 2025
Cambodia factor erupts, driving Thai politics and
End of era ordering cheap stuff online from China as Thailand imposes a 10% duty on low cost imports
November 17, 2025
Thailand ends the era of cheap Chinese imports as a
Prime Minister savaged for damaging Thai US links by former Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vice Minister
November 16, 2025
Former Vice Minister Rasme Chalichan criticises PM
Thailand shocked as United States shelves trade talks after Prime Minister’s call with Trump on Friday
November 15, 2025
Thailand in shock as United States abruptly halts
Malaysian PM trying to hold together Thai Cambodian peace pact repudiated this week by Anutin in Sisaket
November 15, 2025
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim works through the weekend
Police groups seek to sue General Surachate Hakparn or Big Joke for defamation despite damning evidence
November 14, 2025
Police groups move to sue General Surachate “Big
Some relief for foreign tourists and hospitality sector but Thai nightlife to remain stunted by new law
November 14, 2025
Thailand lifts 2 pm–5 pm alcohol ban, giving
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