Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
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Arguably one of the most dangerous moments in the world since the end of World War II and one which will undoubtedly have repercussions for… Read More ›
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Economic concept advocated this week by the World Bank chief has similarities to the sufficiency economy concept proposed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1997 and… Read More ›
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The move is coming at a time when support for the government has hit a low ebb with a poll published last weekend showing that… Read More ›
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The popular payment platform is in crisis mode in Thailand as it scrambles to meet demanding regulatory requirements and pursue a relaunch of its service… Read More ›
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Thailand may not only be facing a General Election in 2022 but also another political crisis if the government does not successfully see the passage… Read More ›
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A need to raise interest rates in the United States, coming at a time when Thailand’s economy is short on liquidity with a record level… Read More ›
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On Sunday, Pheu Thai Party leader Dr Cholnan Srikaew predicted that the result will lead to further instability in government while the Move Forward Party… Read More ›
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The high-speed rail link for which a contract was signed between the State Railway of Thailand and four Chinese firms on March 29th 2021 is… Read More ›
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Cabinet meeting held early this week as PM’s impromptu visit to Saudi Arabia was announced by Government House officials on Sunday. The visit by Thailand’s… Read More ›
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Democrat Party leadership has responded to claims of ‘vote buying’ with a threat to launch and pursue legal proceedings for slander against the Palang Pracharat… Read More ›
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The contest between the Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest and the relatively new Palang Pracharat Party in the southern provinces of Chumphon and Songkhla, both working… Read More ›
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The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday did not go as far as public health officials had demanded by banning alcohol sales nationwide.… Read More ›
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Thailand’s military defence expenditure has not been above the NATO recommended level of 2% of GDP since 1997, the year of the Asian Financial Crisis.… Read More ›
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The man who brought about the downfall of Sira’s career as an MP, former National Police Commissioner General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves says that it may not… Read More ›
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Bank of Thailand suggests only minimal growth this year with a reduced 3.4% growth rate in 2022. Currently, there are fears that Omicron may impede… Read More ›
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Continued statements that Thailand is moving away from its former, perhaps controversial but highly lucrative foreign tourism market must tend to irk foreign adults who… Read More ›
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Thailand has seen explosive growth in the cryptocurrency sector since January, a process that has seen the country create its first billion-dollar startup or unicorn.… Read More ›
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Baht is predicted to fall due to tightening monetary policy in the United States to ward off inflation. A key economic forecasting unit in Bangkok… Read More ›
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There is increasing tension about public commentary in Thailand with a Royal Thai Police investigation announced last week into international human rights group Amnesty International.… Read More ›
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As Thailand and the world battle the COVID-19 virus with Omicron knocking on the door, the bigger threat economically for us all may again be… 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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