Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Pheu Thai closes ranks behind Anutin as Julapun rejects rumours of a Kla Tham alliance to install Yotsanan. Yet Cholnan joins an opposition crisis forum… Read More ›
Crime, Media, Politics, Thailand:
A Koh Samui zoo clash ignites a wider Thai nationalist drive against Israeli misconduct and foreign power. Thai Mai Thon takes its demands to the… Read More ›
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Anutin tells iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanon to fight him in court as Senate evidence implicates Bhumjaithai figures. A police complaint has been filed, while the… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand keeps its rate at 1% as two economies pull apart. Technology-driven and artificial intelligence projects attract capital but spread few gains, while… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Island raids become a nationwide foreign business crackdown as 112 Koh Phangan firms face land probes and 30-year leases come under scrutiny. Yet Thailand grants… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Bombshell Senate collusion ruling lands Friday, as 138 serving senators and 91 political figures face possible Supreme Court cases. Opposition MPs warn powerful players may… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A bombshell Senate collusion ruling lands Friday with seven charges potentially threatening Bhumjaithai and Anutin’s government. As whitewash claims fly, Thaksin and Pheu Thai are… Read More ›
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
An unlikely green-red-orange coalition grips Bangkok gossip as scandals threaten Anutin’s government. Pheu Thai holds the balance of power behind Government House smiles and public… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Ice cream tycoon Dr Siripong Akrasriyuk is selling Hawell’s for ฿165 million before walking away from business, public life and his family. The deal includes… Read More ›
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Foreigners face a tougher banking climate as the Bank of Thailand launches its biggest regulatory overhaul in 27 years. Overseas pensions, property payments and business… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s finances race towards a 2028 reckoning as fixed costs swallow revenue and debt nears 70%. People’s Party MP Anusorn Thamjai warns the ฿3.788 trillion… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Anutin pledges not to abandon Japanese carmakers as Thailand’s automotive crisis deepens. Sales have plunged 26.2%, Chinese brands control 70% of the electric market and… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Chinese holidaymakers are cooling on Thailand as scam fears and rising costs send more travellers towards Vietnam. The kingdom now expects 5.1 million arrivals in… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok–Auckland flights are back from March 2027 as Anutin presses Thai Airways for an earlier take-off. Thailand and New Zealand launch a strategic partnership, target… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Fury as drug kingpin Laota Saenli leaves prison after serving under nine years of a life sentence. Six royal pardons, age benefits and “excellent prisoner”… Read More ›
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Northern floods surge across five provinces as Paetongtarn mobilises Pheu Thai ministers and MPs. Five people survive after a mudslide buries their Mae Hong Son… Read More ›
US Navy Aircraft carrier group to descend on Pattaya after taking part in ‘Epic Fury’ and blockading Iran 
Tourists to be briefed on Thai laws before departure. Minister says Israeli man’s visa has been revoked 
Opposition alleging a potential whitewash by Election Commission on Friday over Senate election case 
Thaksin back at centre of politics as Pheu Thai power play with the Kla Tham Party is speculated upon 
Two men arrested after Chinese tourist is abducted, tied up and taken to Mae Sot near the Thai Burmese border 
Radio star’s fall from fame led him to being homeless and murder in a Bangkok park. Family shocked 
Scammer who worked for Cambodian gang in Poipet arrested by Bangkok police on Friday over Phuket case 
New Bank of Thailand regulatory plan may impinge on foreigners’ dealings with tougher, intrusive actions 
Major onslaught across southern provinces as region is rocked by bombs, arson and attacks by gunmen 
Well known Thai snooker player killed after being struck by a truck in Bangkok motorcycling home after calling wife 
Young American driven by meth slashes Bangkok police officer’s neck. Charged with attempted murder 
People’s Party MP warns of a fiscal crisis by 2028. Demands spending cuts and action on corruption 
100 Phuket firms with revenues of 5 billion using naturalised citizens investigated after police raids 
Raids in Pattaya on Friday led by two ministers targeting Israeli business networks and legal advisors 
Ex prisons boss calls for reform of rules governing pardons and early release for serious offenders imprisoned by courts 
Political pressure building up in advance of expected August 31st decision on the controversial Senate collusion case 
Ex PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra calls on Pheu Thai MPs and ministers to aid Northern flooding victims 
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