Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Trade friction and world economic instability likely to continue under the present US administration. Thailand still aims for 3% export growth in 2020 and economic… Read More ›
The decision is not the end of Mr Thanthorn’s legal woes as a number of other complaints have been filed against him. He could also… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Personal, Thailand:
Thailand’s economics boss quoted a respected thinker and Prime Minister of Thailand from the 1970s Kukrit Pramoj who said that too much talk or commentary… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Media, Personal, Thailand:
Study’s conclusions also highlight Thailand’s demographic challenge as the older market of baby boomers punch above their weight due to extended lifespans and the impact… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
The problem is not that the Thai government is trying to ‘spin’ the story but that there are genuinely two different ways of looking at… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Complete revamp of the VAT refund scheme will see it now available at 8 international airports and the ceiling raised to ฿30,000. From the end… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Rice exporters support the ban and see it as a shift towards Thailand becoming an organic source of world agricultural produce in an evolving market.… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand is pressing ahead with new trade deals and opportunities despite the challenging world economic environment and the see-saw speculation on US Chinese trade negotiations.… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Business leaders accept that Thailand has two problems, one being the high value of the Thai baht and the other being the disruption to world… Read More ›
More News from Thailand, Thai World, Thailand:
Key Cambodian leaders have said that they will return to Cambodia on November 9th via Thailand in recent days. Sam Rainsy, the founder of the… Read More ›
Economy, More News from Thailand, Thai World, Thailand:
The decisive move by Indian PM Narendra Modi to withdraw India from the RCEP trade pact now clears the way for it to be signed… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Personal, Thailand:
Philippines President urged ASEAN leaders not to choose sides between the US and China and to steer an independent course. He spoke of the rise… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
At a sideline meeting this weekend, the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad was in no doubt that the ASEAN bloc was now being targeted… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Former senior Ministry of Agriculture official gives evidence to the court to support the injunction and suggests that farmers may later be forced to take… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thailand’s Commerce Minister has been reported as upbeat and hopeful for a historic breakthrough being announced at the summit on the launch of the Regional… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Moves to deal with the new threat to Thailand’s already depressed export performance come as the Chairman of Bangkok Bank expresses concern about the impact… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Kalin Sarasin, called on the government on Monday to urgently begin negotiations with the United States over… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Thai government stance on the pesticide ban has drawn support from many quarters in Thailand. The ban is seen by many as a health… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
2019 was a year of warnings from hoteliers in Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai about low occupancy rates. Many hotel insiders remain sceptical about not… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A series of letters have emerged detailing a vigorous and comprehensive campaign by the US Department of Agriculture and embassy officials to alert the Thai… Read More ›
Economic engine sputtering as chronic, intractable problems stall growth and reduce purchasing power 
Pattaya and Udon Thani police investigate separate attacks on foreign nationals. Drug addict arrested 
Tensions at cabinet level on Tuesday as Bhumjaithai ministers arrived late and Energy Minister not at all 
Russian man savagely beaten with a wooden club in Pattaya by a man riding on a motorbike with a sidecar 
Pattaya police arrest 44 year old French tourist accused of sex abuse of a minor in Nong Khai on Provincial Court order 
Last Thai hostage in Gaza confirmed as murdered by Islamist splinter group. PM expresses deep sorrow 
Cash in a plastic box millions: lawyer claiming money is husband of top anti-corruption agency official 
Anutin rejects Interior Ministry shift or indeed any Bhumjaithai Party cabinet moves. Cites 2023 deal 
Tourist boss worried about Cambodian border crisis and rising online speculation about a coup d’état 
8 year old girl in Udon Thani had a narrow escape when a UK man’s car crashed through her garden wall 
฿12 million in neat cash left out as trash in suburban condo building. Woman sought to use plastic box 
Taiwanese Scam Kingpins arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with 19 smartphones found in their luggage 
Chinese scam suspect rearrested at budget hotel in Chanthaburi after daring early morning escape 
Horror for UK tourist in Phuket who saw his wife fall to her death in front of his eyes early Wednesday 
Thai air force opts for Swedish Gripen fighter jets in a rebuff to the United States and its F16 jets proposal 
Rome calls for a wider and more decisive response to Cambodia’s antics on the border after latest clash 
Bhumjaithai fires open salvo in response to Thaksin’s bombshell over the Interior Ministry. PM silent 
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