Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has a strong banking system, inflation well under control and a recovering foreign tourism industry which is keeping the economy on course this year… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
With an election called this week, the prime minister told reporters that he was particularly proud of tens of billions in foreign investment into advanced… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Growing speculation that the current Prime Minister, Prayut Chan ocha, may take a seat in the House of Representatives for the United Thai Nation (Ruam… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A new poll confirms that the country’s largest and main opposition party will, barring an extraordinary upset or unforeseen circumstances, form the next Thai government… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The European Commission this week spoke of an ‘ambitious’ free trade deal with ‘sustainability’ at its core. This particular trade pact is a key one… Read More ›
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The impact of the financial crisis in 2008, although not directly impacting Thailand, did result in a disruption to investment patterns which saw ฿500 billion… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The programme approved by the cabinet in 2022 may prove to be a vote winner for the prime minister and his United Thai Nation (Ruam… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Escalating war in Ukraine could trigger a Chinese grab for Taiwan as the United States turns the economic screws on Beijing and tries to engineer… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Cannabis policy is turning into an electoral nightmare for the Bhumjaithai Party with growing public opposition to the recreational free for all and the easy… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand finds itself still impacted by a global economic downturn which has left it too dependent on a rapid foreign tourism rebound assisted by China’s… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Chuwit arrived at Government House on Wednesday and waved the Thai flag before being invited inside to meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha. His latest… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Bangkok candidate for the main opposition party reminds voters that this election is about the economy and why change must come. Juthaphon Keturathorn calls for… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Series of sweeping and serious allegations made by the MP in parliament who is known for his progressive politics has already led to one defamation… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Current liquidity problem in the industrial and manufacturing sector is coming amid buoyant hopes for foreign tourism with Thailand seeking to generate ฿1.3 trillion from… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has in recent years hedged its bets by using the 10-nation ASEAN community as a shield. However, lately, some of its key members including… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
It is an indicator of the situation which may emerge after the anticipated May 7th General Election in which the Pheu Thai Party is widely… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The government’s economic planners are nervously pouring over the numbers on the economy. This has already led to the 2022 growth figure being pared back… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Media bodies in Thailand are wary of the new bill which includes a ฿25 million media fund and the control it may give to officials… Read More ›
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 ›
Has Thaksin flown the Thai coop for the second time? All will be revealed next Tuesday before the court 
Brit in Udon Thani heart sore after his beloved tricycle motorbike is stolen by early morning thieves 
People’s Party ready to elect Anutin Charnvirakul Prime Minister on Friday as election call is thwarted 
Thailand falls deeper into the abyss of deep political crisis with two controversial decisions in minutes 
Wednesday may be another red-letter day in Thai politics starting with the People’s Party’s call on PM 
Underworld gambling den boss jailed for 14 years and 9 months after warning police he will die in prison 
People’s Party meeting on Monday ended in chaos as it failed to decide on who it will support for PM 
Commercial arms smuggler from Malaysia arrested in Songkhla with two American M4 rifles in his Kia car 
Deputy Minister of the Interior and Democrat Party Secretary-general vows not to support Anutin as PM 
Royal Thai Army moves to halt free for all illegality that has long plagued the Thai-Cambodian border 
Pheu Thai and the People’s Party to talk about an Orange Red alliance to elect Chaikasem Nitisiri as PM 
American teacher arrested in Suphan Buri for sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, a pupil in his class 
Anutin plays his hand for the Premiership, but only one thing is sure. Thailand is in a political crisis 
Acting PM Phumtham storms from critical Police Commission meeting over promotions controversy 
Pichai and Pheu Thai plan a seismic shift in Thailand’s economy, one that directly impacts foreign expat residents 
Lifeguards end up fighting for their own on Nai Harn Beach this Monday after Kuwaiti tourists saw red 
Sixth Thai soldier loses foot from new mine planted by Cambodia. Army commanders planning a response 
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