Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The reality is that this economic crisis in Thailand is only now beginning to bite as already 10% of commercial bank borrowers who availed of… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Thai Prime Minister made a gesture to the protest movement but it is unlikely to result in talks. Both sides inhabit different worlds. It… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The three largest investors in Thailand are Japan, the United States and Taiwan. Since 2012, the kingdom has been pushing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership… Read More ›
Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thai World:
Top government officials appeared reticent on Tuesday about closing down media outlets as efforts to resolve the political crisis on the streets have begun and… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Moves are underway to bring this crisis back to parliament after government MPs appear to have misjudged the public’s mood on September 24th last when… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The incident underscores the dangerous and disturbing position that Thailand now finds itself in, where the monarchy, long-held above the political fray, is being drawn… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
In a June 2018 interview with Time Magazine, Thailand’s Prime Minister General Prayut Chan ocha, categorically described China as the kingdom’s number one partner despite… Read More ›
Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Top army officer, Lieutenant General Santipong Thammapiya, says Twitter and Facebook have failed to do their homework by linking it to an orchestrated propaganda network… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
GHor Government Housing Bank has reported to the Bank of Thailand that borrowers representing ฿180 billion in advances have requested an extension of the debt… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
General Narongphan Jitkaewtae, the newly installed army boss, asked on what basis do students presume to demand reforms when they have contributed nothing and should… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
This crisis, far from petering out, seems to be entering a renewed stage of life with increasing economic consequences and human suffering. While the public… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
It comes as, over the weekend, it became clear that a new local insurance package must also be purchased by visa applicants in addition to… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
New army leader is understood to have been handpicked by the King and comes from a modest, non-elite background. General Narongphan Jitkaewtae is known for… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A political scientist at Chulalongkorn University, Chaiyan Chaiyaporn, has suggested that the events in recent days, could mean many things but certainly, it could suggest… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
New ฿100 billion stimulus package will not require extra borrowing as the government still maintains a prudent fiscal approach with a growing emphasis on restarting… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
On Friday, the Thai Prime Minister gave his full backing to the United Nations and the multilateral framework of cooperation between countries as the way… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The former Thai Prime Minister who won two elections and presided over a period of unprecedented growth in the kingdom, on Saturday, noted that he… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The rally on Saturday was attended by former Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit accompanied by Pannika Wanich, another key member of the Progressive Movement.… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The Eurozone area is expected to contract by 7.9% this year as Asia will see its first economic decline since the 1960s. Thailand is emerging… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The insistence by key student protest leaders in pursuing their August 10th ‘manifesto’ for reform of the monarchy has deeply disturbed authorities. There are genuine… Read More ›
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 
Sai Scott National Park Ranger to be formally removed from role by Director-general’s order this week 
Pope Francis dead at 88. Reforming Jesuit pope leaves behind a bitterly divided church but inspired many 
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