Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
For Thailand, the downturn in China has direct implications in terms of economic growth and also the value of the Thai baht which, in the… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
All eyes will be on the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday when it will be under pressure to go beyond a… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
In the last week, there have been several disturbing references by senior political figures on the government side to the possibility of further extra-constitutional outcomes… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Baht’s depreciation is now being driven by a wider difference between interest rates in the United States and Thailand which had gone beyond a critical… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Clash of outlook and culture over Cannabis will now define the Bhumjaithai Party in the months running up to a General Election in Thailand. Aside… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Russia’s attempts to pivot to Asia were greeted politely and initially with interest up to this point by nervous Southeast Asian countries anxious for another… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Change of era: for 90% of the world’s population there has never been any other Queen of England, a key figure in news events and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thai economy is currently chugging along in choppy waters as China’s problems grow and the US dices with recession. However, the key worry is, increasingly,… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The new 10 year Long Term Visa which became open to applications on Thursday, September 1st, is expected to help generate up to 5% of… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Figures this week from Paris show a French foreign tourist industry achieving revenues nationally at 22% ahead of figures for 2019 while Thailand will be… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A volatile currency market, a slowing world economy amid war in Europe and raised geopolitical tensions as well as a brush this week with political… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Police in central Bangkok are already preparing water cannon trucks as protest movements take up their position in the centre of the city with key… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Emotional Prime Minister, on Wednesday, gave a speech at an army song contest in central Bangkok at which he urged unity in a world full… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Electoral reform bill that was passed by parliament on Monday due to continued failure to make a quorum, is very likely to be reviewed by… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand’s modest rate rise will not stymie current economic growth and momentum which is moving upwards. The last rate rise still leaves levels… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
2022 could be the year that Thai Airways returns to operational profitability as the Minister of Finance reveals that state banks will provide any required… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
China’s diplomatic efforts are now countered by a larger diplomatic presence in the region on behalf of the United States and Japan as Foreign Minister… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Political naiveté on the part of the leading Pheu Thai Party in believing that the coalition government, through the electoral reform process, was going to… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The decriminalisation of marijuana is turning into a major problem for the government with chaos in ministries and agencies responsible including an anxious request to… Read More ›
Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Human rights groups have noted since a junta official confirmed in early June that the death sentences on the men would be carried out, that… Read More ›
PM supports stronger ASEAN-US partnership to tackle emerging crises in the region and globally 
Election laws to be decided by court on November 30th after Prayut plays his best political hand to win power 
World Cup all set to be available on free-to-air TV in a vital boost to the foreign tourism industry 
Land for foreign high flyers plan to be axed by cabinet as new 10-year visa draws a pretty mild response 
Emergency Room admissions for cannabis up 566% as parties call for it to again be criminalised 
Police unearth huge new threat from Chinese drug cartels with ฿300 million seized in Bangkok 
Anger grows over land for foreigners plan as ex-MP says Thais may face a ban in upmarket areas 
Prayut’s sadness at Seoul Halloween horror as similar party is to go ahead in Bangkok on Monday 
Pheu Thai opposes land for foreigners as industry leader warns of abuse from Chinese speculators 
Full steam ahead: Thailand’s economy on course for steady GDP growth in 2023 despite headwinds 
Chinese links to nightlife underworld and police collusion being investigated in drugs crackdown 
Cabinet approves land rights for rich foreigners as Thailand ramps up inward investment in 2022 
Policeman on the run after gunning down 32 year old at a music bar in southern Trang province 
Thailand feels the pinch of lower tourism earnings as second ex-minister queries economic data 
Fears for Russian tourist, a top business executive, gone missing from Naithon Beach in Phuket 
MP seeks probe into Thursday’s NBTC decision not to block the $7.5 billion DTAC True merger 
Police chief vows swift action against Provincial Police chief suspected of assisting drug gangs in Narathiwat 
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