Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Microsoft’s $1 billion data centre investment in Thailand is very good news. It is seen as part of a plan to ignite the digital growth… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s internal battle for power over the economy heats up as the Pheu Thai leader questions Bank of Thailand’s independence. Rising concerns over rocketing debt… Read More ›
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Thai economic data throws up a mixed bag as exports dip in March. However, the economy managed to grow by 1% in the opening quarter.… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai tightens ship in cabinet reshuffle for economic drive and digital wallet scheme. Top changes include a new Finance Minister and shift in key… Read More ›
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Thailand’s EV dream may just be turning sour. Sales plunged in February and March 2024, challenging the government’s vision. Market shifts worldwide are raising concern… Read More ›
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Thai baht tumbles despite intervention. Economic policy clash threatens confidence and stability. The baht breaks the ฿37 barrier against the US dollar despite the Bank… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Former top cop General Surachate lodges a malfeasance complaint against the PM with the anti-corruption agency. He alleges unfair treatment and vows to fight. Tension… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
One of Thailand’s oldest associations endorses Big Joke after suspension amid police crisis. The Southern Thai Association backed General Surachate Hakparn, also known as ‘Big… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Major cabinet reshuffle talks confirmed by PM Srettha Thavisin after a Songkran visit to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Thonburi. Several ministers, including the… Read More ›
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Junta regime on the brink. Karen soldiers lower and burn the Myanmar flag in Myawaddy, dealing a major blow to General Min Aung Hlaing, the… Read More ›
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Bank of Thailand holds interest rates at 2.5%. It projects 2.6% growth in 2024 with the economy gaining momentum. However, the Monetary Policy Committee again… Read More ›
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Economic turmoil in the offing with Srettha Thavisin’s plan for a fiscal spending surge amid discord with the central bank and uneasy capital markets. As… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Myanmar junta sends a rescue plane to Tak but fails as soldiers don’t arrive. Signs of the regime’s collapse evident as rebels gain ground. Move… Read More ›
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Thai cash usage plummets as Sweden turns around and seeks cash protection. Thailand embraces digital payments as cash transactions drop to 66%, signalling a shift… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Coalition rift appears over draft cannabis law. PM’s scathing remarks on cannabis and the industry surrounding it have sparked tension. Prime Minister’s position on cannabis… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Thai economy is at a crossroads, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin continues to clash with the Central Bank as the country’s industrial base erodes. A… Read More ›
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SRETTHA DENIES PARLIAMENTARY COUP RUMOURS: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dismisses rumours of a budget defeat plot and coup to replace him. It comes amid… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
New Finance Minister expected amidst GDP downgrades | Economic malaise deepens as new finance minister anticipated in April. Amidst ballooning private sector debt and structural… Read More ›
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Thaksin’s Chiang Mai return: Political marker laid down by Ex-PM. Thaksin’s visit to Chiang Mai signals his enduring political clout. Amidst tears and cheers, he… Read More ›
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Contaminated Chinese imports threaten Thai markets. Shift from China to India ahead. The Thai retail and manufacturing sector is under pressure from tainted imports. Government… 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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