Articles by: Joseph O' Connor

Chuwit described the People’s Party’s leadership as ‘childish’ and says the party was spoilt by voters

Chuwit described the People’s Party’s leadership as ‘childish’ and says the party was spoilt by voters

December 15, 2025

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Chuwit Kamolvisit brands the People’s Party ‘childish’ and says it was spoiled by voters, blasting its September misstep in backing Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister.… Read More ›

Foreign Minister Sihasak expresses disappointment at Trump’s remarks on border landmine incidents

Foreign Minister Sihasak expresses disappointment at Trump’s remarks on border landmine incidents

December 14, 2025

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Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak expresses strong disappointment at Trump’s remarks on border landmine incidents, rejects ‘accident’ claim, backs Thai military and PM, stresses ceasefire requires… Read More ›

Police save 75 year old woman from scammers as the scale and scope of the threat still rises in Thailand

Police save 75 year old woman from scammers as the scale and scope of the threat still rises in Thailand

December 14, 2025

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Police rescue a 75-year-old woman from scammers in Bangkok, intercepting her before she handed over savings, highlighting the alarming scale and sophistication of call center… Read More ›

War to continue says PM Anutin. Dismisses President Trump’s ceasefire talk as a ‘misunderstanding’

War to continue says PM Anutin. Dismisses President Trump’s ceasefire talk as a ‘misunderstanding’

December 14, 2025

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War will continue, Prime Minister Anutin says, rejecting any ceasefire and dismissing President Trump’s claims as a “misunderstanding”, as Thai forces press on by land,… Read More ›

Confusion after Trump’s 20 minute phone call with PM Anutin. US side claimed a ceasefire was agreed

Confusion after Trump’s 20 minute phone call with PM Anutin. US side claimed a ceasefire was agreed

December 13, 2025

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Uncertainty after Trump’s 20-minute call with Thai PM Anutin, as the US claims a ceasefire, Thailand denies. Thailand is facing diplomatic turmoil over the border… Read More ›

Thailand moves to election mode after King approves dissolution of parliament decree request by Anutin

Thailand moves to election mode after King approves dissolution of parliament decree request by Anutin

December 12, 2025

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Thailand moves to election mode after the King approves parliament’s dissolution, requested by PM Anutin. The Bhumjaithai Party broke ranks over Senate powers, and a… Read More ›

Constitutional crisis again as Bhumjaithai MPs vote to uphold the veto power of the Senate over reform

Constitutional crisis again as Bhumjaithai MPs vote to uphold the veto power of the Senate over reform

December 11, 2025

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Bhumjaithai blasts Thai politics into turmoil after backing the Senate’s veto power, breaking its pact with the People’s Party and triggering a fresh constitutional crisis… Read More ›

As pressure from Trump mounts Thailand implores the United States not to link sovereignty with trade

As pressure from Trump mounts Thailand implores the United States not to link sovereignty with trade

December 10, 2025

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Thailand urges Trump not to link its sovereignty with trade as all-out war with Cambodia escalates, civilians flee border towns, artillery and air strikes continue.… Read More ›

Thailand’s foreign tourism sector in crisis as visitor decline accelerates. 9.8% fewer arrivals than 2024

Thailand’s foreign tourism sector in crisis as visitor decline accelerates. 9.8% fewer arrivals than 2024

December 10, 2025

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Thailand’s tourism crisis deepens as arrivals plunge 9.8% amid crime shocks, flooding, border clashes and a surging baht. Confidence is collapsing, Vietnam is racing ahead,… Read More ›

Thai PM vows to pursue military operations against Cambodia and to deliver a crushing blow to Hun Sen

Thai PM vows to pursue military operations against Cambodia and to deliver a crushing blow to Hun Sen

December 10, 2025

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Thai PM Anutin vows no ceasefire as Thailand drives a full military push to cripple Cambodia’s forces. He rejected outright false peace claims as fighting… Read More ›

Minister of Defence comes out to assure the public that Thai armed forces were acting within the law

Minister of Defence comes out to assure the public that Thai armed forces were acting within the law

December 9, 2025

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Thai forces respond after deadly Cambodian attacks on the border. 1 soldier killed, 18 wounded, nearly 400,000 civilians evacuated as fighting spreads across seven provinces,… Read More ›

Fears for US Thai trade deal as hostilities flared on Monday with Thai sources ruling out intervention

Fears for US Thai trade deal as hostilities flared on Monday with Thai sources ruling out intervention

December 8, 2025

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Thai–Cambodian clashes explode as Thai jets strike and troops fall, sparking fears the US–Thai trade deal is doomed, and officials openly doubt any future talks… Read More ›

Thai nationals ordered evacuated from conflict zones in 4 provinces near Cambodia as conflict threatens

Thai nationals ordered evacuated from conflict zones in 4 provinces near Cambodia as conflict threatens

December 7, 2025

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Thai panic as border firefight erupts — Police Chief orders mass evacuations in four provinces after Cambodian troops open fire, soldiers wounded, landmine fears surge,… Read More ›

Pheu Thai figures tear into Prime Minister Anutin and his faltering government with scathing attacks

Pheu Thai figures tear into Prime Minister Anutin and his faltering government with scathing attacks

December 6, 2025

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Pheu Thai savages Prime Minister Anutin as floods, scam failures and leaked Ben Smith photos fuel a spiralling crisis that has shredded his credibility. Both… Read More ›

Rangsiman Rome sued for ฿100M by Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow for defamation

Rangsiman Rome sued for ฿100M by Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow for defamation

December 6, 2025

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Deputy PM Thamanat hits MP Rangsiman Rome with a ฿100M defamation suit as a widening scandal over criminal infiltration, grey capital, Cambodian scam networks and… Read More ›

Higher return fares to Thailand after 53% Airport Tax rise ok’d by panel chaired by Transport Minister

Higher return fares to Thailand after 53% Airport Tax rise ok’d by panel chaired by Transport Minister

December 5, 2025

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Thailand trips to cost more as a minister-chaired panel approves a 53% airport tax hike, pushing up return fares for foreign travellers. The sharp increase,… Read More ›

Central Bank moves to restrain runaway baht. Plan to raise the transaction limit from $1 to $10 million for accounts 

Central Bank moves to restrain runaway baht. Plan to raise the transaction limit from $1 to $10 million for accounts 

December 5, 2025

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Runaway baht triggers urgent central bank action as officials push rate cuts, tighten gold scrutiny and demand a jump in outflow limits from $1m to… Read More ›

Afternoon drinking ban gone on a test basis for 6 months as foreign tourism sector asks for later hours

Afternoon drinking ban gone on a test basis for 6 months as foreign tourism sector asks for later hours

December 4, 2025

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Thailand scraps its 53-year afternoon alcohol ban for a 6-month trial as tourism pushes for longer hours, but midnight cutoffs and stiff fines remain, leaving… Read More ›

Former Justice Minister takes aim at a 70s junta law allowing Thai banks to overcharge customers by 10%

Former Justice Minister takes aim at a 70s junta law allowing Thai banks to overcharge customers by 10%

December 3, 2025

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Former justice minister Thawee Sodsong slams a 1972 junta law he says lets Thai banks charge up to 28% interest—thirteen points above the legal cap—driving… Read More ›

Recovery starts in the South and Hat Yai but calamity has damaged the economy. Death claims rejected

Recovery starts in the South and Hat Yai but calamity has damaged the economy. Death claims rejected

December 3, 2025

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Hat Yai and southern Thailand begin a month-long recovery after record floods that halted trade, devastated industries, slashed GDP from 2% to 1.9%, and confirmed… Read More ›

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