Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Air force monitors Chinese base operation in Laos as Beijing strengthens military ties with neighbours
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s air force monitors a new Chinese-backed base in Laos, 50km from Vientiane. Satellite images show eight aircraft. Meanwhile, Beijing’s Cambodian naval base, arms deliveries… Read More ›
People’s Party bigwig calls on Pheu Thai to put the country first in the forthcoming no confidence vote
Anutin faces a political showdown as the People’s Party targets 18 Bhumjaithai ministers. Pheu Thai is challenged over Senate collusion and coalition loyalty. Yotsanan backs… Read More ›
Thaksin’s mansion and bulletproof cars on the line as court reserves decision on tax debt injunction to halt collection
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Thaksin battles to stop a ฿17.6 billion tax collection drive as five luxury cars and Chiang Mai land face enforcement. His bulletproof vehicles are at… Read More ›
PM says he can explain. Denies power over impartial agencies as a no confidence motion is filed in House
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Anutin’s government faces a 145-MP challenge amid exam fraud, Senate collusion, offshore gambling and floods. Three suspects have been freed after the NACC missed a… Read More ›
Commerce Minister says that a November signing of a US Thai trade deal is in sight as exporters stand by
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Trump wants a November trade deal with Thailand, but the final agreement remains unfinished. Anutin says talks are nearing completion as Suphajee targets the ASEAN… Read More ›
Thailand struggles economically even with revised World Bank GDP growth for 2026 coming in at 2% for 2026
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The kingdom’s fiscal 2025 accounts expose a ฿898.8 billion deficit as spending surges and tax collections disappoint. The World Bank lifts 2026 growth to just… Read More ›
Licenced online gambling site abroad linked to the husband of a government MP raises legal quandary
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A ฿1.9bn wealth controversy threatens to engulf Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party. MP Suchada and her Australian husband face questions over offshore gambling links as a senior… Read More ›
New taxes simply for going in and out of Thailand in addition to higher airport tax already implemented
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand plans another hit on air travel with a ฿1,000 departure tax covering foreigners and Thais. Combined with AOT’s new ฿1,120 airport charge and a… Read More ›
Thaksin comes to Tax Court in Bangkok seeking temporary injunction to halt Revenue Department’s enforcement
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thaksin returns to court smiling as he fights further asset seizures over a final ฿17.629 billion tax bill. His lawyers point to ฿46.37 billion already… Read More ›
New tourist tax of 450 baht a step closer with officials targeting early 2027 after cabinet approval is obtained
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Foreign tourists face a ฿450 Thai entry charge from early 2027 under a plan now heading towards Cabinet. Air arrivals would pay first, with medical… Read More ›
Senators from the ‘blue’ camp move against dissident Election Commissioner Sitthichot Intrawises
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Five blue senators demand an ethics probe into EC commissioner Sitthichot Intrawises after he revealed bitter splits over the Senate collusion case, including political links… Read More ›
Thai Airways defeats flood crisis but finds itself in a brewing crisis of confidence over its management
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai Airways clears its baggage crisis, but a bigger boardroom battle erupts over suspended CEO Chai Eamsiri. Industry figures question the move as Chai faces… Read More ›
Vietnam’s economic growth races ahead of Thailand’s putting it on track to overtake its net GDP by 2029
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s economic lead is under pressure as Vietnam surges 9.95% in Q3 while Thai growth stays below 2%. Vietnam has 31m more people, a younger… Read More ›
America reached out to Thais in Korat last weekend with a county fair show hosted by Ambassador O’ Neill
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Freedom, jazz and enterprise take centre stage in Korat as America marks its 250th anniversary. Ambassador Sean O’Neill leads a major US showcase, bringing companies,… Read More ›
USS George HW Bush arrives in Phuket one day early and berths 3.3km offshore. Sailors landing ashore in holiday mode
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A ring of steel grips Phuket Deep Sea Port as USS George H.W. Bush arrives a day early with 5,109 US personnel. The 97,000-ton nuclear… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Horrorific work incident saw woman (49) decapitated by a lift on Saturday. Police investigation underway
October 10, 2026
Decapitated at work. Alon Aneka, 49, dies as a Bangkok
Counterfeiting racket selling on TikTok and Lazada busted in Samut Sakhon. Six foreigners arrested on site
October 10, 2026
Online beauty bargain trap uncovered in Samut Sakhon.
PM says he can explain. Denies power over impartial agencies as a no confidence motion is filed in House
October 10, 2026
Anutin’s government faces a 145-MP challenge
Murder in Trang over meth tablet dealing. Two men arrested after burned remains found near reservoir
October 9, 2026
Botched ฿30,000 drug deal ends in murder. Theerasak,
Commerce Minister says that a November signing of a US Thai trade deal is in sight as exporters stand by
October 9, 2026
Trump wants a November trade deal with Thailand, but
Armed police action in Nonthaburi as man wanted for attempted murder sought to evade an arrest warrant
October 9, 2026
Chaos hits Nonthaburi as an attempted murder fugitive
Thailand struggles economically even with revised World Bank GDP growth for 2026 coming in at 2% for 2026
October 8, 2026
The kingdom’s fiscal 2025 accounts expose a ฿898.8
New taxes simply for going in and out of Thailand in addition to higher airport tax already implemented
October 8, 2026
Thailand plans another hit on air travel with a
Thaksin comes to Tax Court in Bangkok seeking temporary injunction to halt Revenue Department’s enforcement
October 7, 2026
Thaksin returns to court smiling as he fights further
Senators from the ‘blue’ camp move against dissident Election Commissioner Sitthichot Intrawises
October 6, 2026
Five blue senators demand an ethics probe into EC
Thai Airways defeats flood crisis but finds itself in a brewing crisis of confidence over its management
October 5, 2026
Thai Airways clears its baggage crisis, but a bigger
Grab delivery driver strikes rich in Phuket by using trade to burgle 2 homes netting 3.69 million baht
October 5, 2026
Routine food deliveries allegedly became scouting
USS George HW Bush arrives in Phuket one day early and berths 3.3km offshore. Sailors landing ashore in holiday mode
October 5, 2026
A ring of steel grips Phuket Deep Sea Port as USS
Police investigate a Burmese kingpin who entered Thailand by plane from India and had access to wealth
October 4, 2026
Wanted Burmese drug suspect Aung Zaw Min Khant is
Thai industrial base hammered by flooding crisis. Over 4k firms report a need for financial assistance
October 4, 2026
Floods batter 4,216 Thai businesses across 55
House Committee chair Rome to call Bhumjaithai MP and Australian husband on Wednesday over wealth
October 4, 2026
Nearly ฿2bn in family wealth comes under the
Two German tourists killed at Phang-nga zebra crossing. Pickup driver tore into them on Friday night
October 3, 2026
Two German tourists killed after a Mazda pickup runs a
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