Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economic decline is linked to impractical and ill-conceived policies and implementation. The latest is the BRICS gamble. Despite 1,700 factory closures in 2023, no… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s Defence Minister emphasised the importance of maritime security and cooperation for peace at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Amid rising US-China tensions, he warned… Read More ›
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Political turmoil and tensions resurface in Thailand. Ex-PM Thaksin faces a June 18th indictment amid doubts about his prospects for bail. In the meantime, Prime… Read More ›
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Thailand’s cabinet announced new visa measures, including the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), allowing digital nomads to live and work in Thailand for up to 180… Read More ›
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Thailand’s tourism industry has taken a hit, falling behind Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia in the latest World Economic Forum report. Industry leaders demand urgent action… Read More ›
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Foreigners in Thailand must file income tax returns for 2024 by March 2025. The new regime could mean a minimum of ฿71,000 tax for some… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Big Joke’s Mission: Top Cop Surachate Hakparn, aka ‘Big Joke,’ vows to clean up corruption in Thailand using ‘People Power.’ Under investigation yet fighting to… Read More ›
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Thailand’s manufacturing base is weakening, and competitiveness is plummeting. Key issues like the EV car gamble and economic integration with China should be dominating Monday’s… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s Minister of Public Health aims to shut down pot shops, reclassifying flowers and buds as Category 5 narcotics. Medical experts condemn previous cannabis policy,… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
PM Srettha Thavisin narrowly survived a Constitutional Court order to stand down but now faces a court decision over appointing a minister jailed for bribery.… Read More ›
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Thailand’s top economic agency surprises analysts with higher-than-expected quarter-one GDP growth driven by a 24.8% rise in tourism and a 6.9% spike in consumer spending.… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A UK mother flees the country’s roaring Cost of Living crisis. Jess from Cheshire relocated to Thailand with her partner and young daughter. The family… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira met with the Bank of Thailand’s chief amid weak economic growth and concerns from a Fitch research house about falling foreign… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Rice Crisis causes the Public Health Minister to intervene in the 10-year-old stockpile disposal controversy. Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsutin steps in as 10-year-old… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Finance Ministry proposes a debt shift to boost the economy amid tensions with the central bank. Thailand’s Finance Ministry seeks to offload ฿570 billion… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Hard science backs a ban on liberal marijuana recreational use. Thailand’s runaway pot shop industry is on the ropes. The kingdom’s PM last week ordered… Read More ›
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Legal guru Wissanu Krea-ngam takes the helm at Bangkok Post. Ex deputy prime minister, known for guiding General Prayut Chan Ocha’s governments through legal complexities,… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin lined up to mediate peace in Burma. Ex-Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra emerged as a key broker in possible peace talks amidst the escalating… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
EV sales plummet as the Thai market questions the hype. April sees an 18.4% drop, worsening from March 2024. Popular EV brands struggle despite generous… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
China’s naval base on Thailand’s doorstep. Tensions in Southeast Asia are rising. Thailand emphasises its unaligned status within the ASEAN bloc. Despite this, Chinese assertiveness… Read More ›
Brit leaves hospital in Phuket. Family confronted with £10k a day hospital bill to treat him after crash 
Horror smash as carefully driven Chinese car at traffic lights hit by a truck at speed. Lorry driver absconds 
Defence Minister: Attorney General expediting a ‘thorough’ review of the Paul Chambers case at all levels 
Prime Minister struggles to explain what is happening with US-Thai trade talks raising an ‘ASEAN’ plan 
Prime Minister Paetongtarn wilts and turns sick at cabinet meeting in Nakhon Phanom discussing drugs 
Third Army defends its role in the prosecution of American Professor Paul Chambers in Phitsanulok 
Thailand online TM 6 goes live for new arrivals after Thursday. Now paper TM6 forms will also be allowed 
Russian in Pattaya seriously injured in stabbing by fellow Russian after chatting with old girlfriend 
Ice-cold beer and cigarettes hit the spot for young Russian tourists off scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi on Wednesday 
Irish man viciously attacked with a folding knife in Pattaya early on Saturday morning near his condo 
Six Thai police aviation officers killed on Friday in crash off Hua Hin. Posthumous promotions declared for the crew 
Uzbek tourist’s forged dollar holiday in Thailand ends with his arrest by Pattaya police after complaints 
Russian tour guides and travel firms suppressed in Phuket task force operation led by Tourist Police 
Brit on Koh Samui in hot water after a road traffic violation. Found with Cocaine and an expired visa 
Monarch pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis as he is mourned in Rome. King and Queen ‘heartbroken’ 
$1 million or ฿34 million car wiped out instantly on Wednesday morning in Bangkok after hitting pickup 
Two young women robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in South Pattaya. Suspect arrested by police in 48 hours 
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