Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
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 ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
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 ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
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 ›
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 ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
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 ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
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 ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
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 ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
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 ›
PM Paetongtarn names herself Culture Minister also in new cabinet ahead of Constitutional Court ruling 
Minister dismisses reports of an 18% tariff deal with the United States on exports. Talks still in play 
Police raid on a Den of Iniquity weed shop shows just why Thailand has moved to again outlaw the drug 
PM Paetongtarn hoping to get a fillip from US-Thai trade talks as she battles for political survival against arch foes 
Swede handed a nasty docket in Pattaya as his former life of fraud at home caught up with him Wednesday 
Finance Minister is banking on a U.S. extension of the reciprocal tariff suspension expiring on July 9 
Cannabis or marijuana again going underground on November 11 2025 after minister’s order on Monday 
Elderly Latvian arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle heroin out of Laos to Malaysia 
iPhone saves woman from a crossbow arrow fired by crazy Norwegian on Thursday morning in Surat Thani 
Bhumjaithai Party lays down the gauntlet on weed. Calls for passage of its original 2022 control law 
Search for a new central bank boss heats up amid a political and economic storm buffeting the kingdom 
Two drug mules in drug party killed by Thai armed forces on the Myanmar border. 4.8 million pills seized 
Cannabis ghost back to life after finishing quest to Chiang Mai. Piya reclaimed his life from the drug 
48-year-old Russian tourist drowns swimming off Karon Beach with red flags raised warning of danger 
Time to face up to the villainous regime on Thailand’s eastern border. Hun Sen’s gangsterism exposed in new audio clip 
Online prostitution network operating in Singapore from Thailand is smashed by joint police operation 
Liquidity crisis or shortage of cash on the ground is shrinking Thailand’s economic growth prospects 
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