Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow defends Thailand as a place to do business as it loses ground to Indonesia and Vietnam which maintain lower electricity… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Crisis in the Royal Thai Police over the extortion of tourists is growing as a new case comes to light in Pattaya while one of… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Ruling Palang Pracharat Party unveils the return of founding members and ex-ministers as General Prawit seeks to bolster it in the polls as it loses… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Monday will see a return of the former economic team, including three key ministers under General Prayut, to front-line politics and the ranks of the… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Problem facing Thai authorities relates to the new online world where discreet services can be advertised cheaply and effectively while the activities of Chinese tourists… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A strong political performance is still required from the Pheu Thai Party but if it manages to secure over 200 seats in the next General… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Whistleblower extraordinaire Mr Chuwit Kamolvisit is worried that the Chinese mafia in Thailand may exert its corrupt influence to unravel the complex and massive case… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Downturn in exports and manufacturing is filtering into the wider economy while the recovery of the foreign tourism industry is still a slow and ongoing… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Sentiment regarding the economy has been rising since the return of Chinese tourists on January 9th last. However, with geopolitical tensions and indeed a trade… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Pheu Thai’s presumed candidate for prime minister in this year’s General Election gave short shrift to media rumours and speculation of a Pheu Thai coalition… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand is an export-led economy operating in an increasingly unpredictable and uncertain world. In 2023, it finds itself relying on a foreign tourism industry which… Read More ›
Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A recent Super Poll result showed that over 95% of Thai people want to see a new prime minister in 2023 but an even larger… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Travel agents in France have been forced to cancel contracts because of the sudden introduction of entry restrictions which have led operators to declare a… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
There are signs that a seismic change is about to begin unfolding next Monday 9th January in Thai politics when Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha,… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The foreign tourism industry will be the key driver of economic growth with more money in people’s pockets in 2023 says Bank of Thailand Governor… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The latest conviction of the popular Burmese figurehead and head of the National Unity Government (NUG) which is fighting a civil war engulfing 61% of… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Public debt and the management of the economy will be the key battleground for this General Election as it is clear the alternative to the… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Opposition threatening to bring Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha, who is also the Minister of Defence, before a House of Representatives committee to be grilled… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Palang Pracharat has risen in the polls since September with the party setting forth no-nonsense policies despite an exodus of MPs. A political expert at… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
35-year-old, US-built vessel lying capsized at a depth of 40 metres. A submersible vehicle launched on Wednesday aimed to tell naval chiefs the extent of… Read More ›
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 
Paul Chamber’s brother says academic must be returned to United States before US-Thai trade talks 
Big political moves in the offing. Rumours in Bangkok say the Bhumjaithai may be shown the door 
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