Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Coy Prime Minister Srettha, on Tuesday, made it clear the Chinese had not fully accepted his request in October to replace the submarine with a… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul points to a sharp rise in consumption even with lower economic growth. The key problem is not private consumption or a… Read More ›
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Plan to boost long-haul tourist numbers from Europe as Thailand needs to woo back its former tourism market in Western countries, lost during the pandemic… Read More ›
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Southern Land Bridge is an economic proposal with massive potential for the Thai economy and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. However, it must be commercially viable,… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Proposal for Chinese police in Thailand has raised extended questions about Chinese overseas police patrols, which are currently only sanctioned in Croatia and Serbia after… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Shocking and peremptory statement from Chinese officials in Bangkok appears to order the Thai media into line over Taiwan. The trigger was a respectful interview… Read More ›
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This week, an Investor Confidence Index (ICI) poll showed a massive fall in confidence in October, with capital flows accelerating out of the Kingdom and… Read More ›
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Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›
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Top lawyer and former member of the National Reform Council, along with others, calls for a new Revenue Code and for Thailand to compete with… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Growth is likely to be similar to last year at 2.6% but only if the rebound in exports continues for the next few months, even… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The minister, despite an initial delay because of urgent commitments, did eventually address the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as planned.… Read More ›
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Distinct possibility of a legal wrangle as the government seeks credit for the ฿7 billion already paid in respect of a breach of contract by… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand is moving toward greater tax compliance from the hundreds of thousands of expats living in the kingdom. At the same time, banking facilities at… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Critical decision due on the long-standing but controversial 2017 contract to build an advanced nuclear-powered submarine in China comes with news of major economic problems… Read More ›
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The business community, despite its leadership cooperating with the new government and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, increasingly fears its policies of accepting a higher public… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The online spat appears to have been disappearing from the internet with the Facebook account linked to Mr Ari Alexander closed. It follows more coverage… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand is destined to lose 15.6% of its active workforce in the next 17 years up to 2040 while the ratio of workers to retired… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The tax change which has already been defended by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as a move against income inequality, is coming with Thailand in talks… Read More ›
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A court in 2019 ruled that teachers should get at least 30% of their salary paid to them for living expenses. This was the call… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has emphasised, for instance, that the central bank does not approve of using digital assets to pay for goods and services, an approach… Read More ›
UK man impaled on wall spikes in Pattaya. Second freak accident this week after engineer’s death 
In 2023, Thailand shifted away from cash just as Sweden’s central bank asked to see it protected in legislation 
Cannabis law emerges as a big political threat to the coalition judging by what happened in 2022 revolt 
Sad story of failed love between an elderly Austrian and his Thai wife aired publicly in Pattaya dispute 
Police warn travellers arriving at Bangkok’s airports of a fast-track immigration clearance scam offer 
Police chief withdraws defamation case to allow a full and open probe by investigators into his affairs 
Rabid Russian assaults police team in Phuket after going berserk at a city centre hotel on Tuesday 
Same-sex marriage law passed by lower house. Next comes a law to legalise prostitution in Thailand 
Phuket tourism boss concerned that the ‘feelings’ of locals on the island may be provoked by foreigners 
Horror greets responders after shocking high-speed motorbike crash on Phuket road leaves three dead 
Srettha dismisses speculation of a plot to defeat the budget and replace him as the Prime Minister in a heave 
Big Joke survives an alleged effort to discredit him. PM appoints temporary police chief and enquiry panel 
Big Joke’s police career on the brink as police chief threatens to suspend the high profile top cop from job 
Thaksin’s visit to Chiang Mai lays down a marker. The ex-PM is still a compelling political force in Thailand 
Shell from cannon fired from one naval frigate into another as they docked at Sattahip Naval base on Thursday 
It’s all over for Move Forward, Thailand’s largest political party, after the Election Commission’s latest move 
Threat from contaminated fruit and vegetables from China part of a wider problem facing the kingdom 
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