Articles by: Joseph O' Connor and Son Nguyen
Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
In January LINE messages received by a female shocked teachers and officials at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima when it was found out that they… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Some foreigners particularly westerner express scepticism about the continued spiral in Thai tourist numbers – we looked and found and it is even a greater… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
There appears to no limits to the serious effort to suppress the formerly rampant sex for sale culture in Thailand including arrests of officials and… Read More ›
Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Pheu Thai and Thaksin Shinawatra are also actively preparing for the 2019 election with plans to energise its electoral base with a popular policy platform… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Musk sued by UK hero Vern Unsworth – the spat raises the question of a mistaken prejudice and stereotype held by some against foreigners living… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
There are many dangers in Thailand but record tourist numbers show that many westerners love ‘free’ and independent minded Thailand in spite of everything and… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
Sensational claims by UK’s Sun tabloid are challenged as Thai police take a criminal action against media outlets and online posters over the damage caused… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand sending strong message to international drug gangs that use the country to transport deadly drugs to international markets The notorious Malaysian drug smuggler dubbed… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The extraordinary story of former Thai monk who exploited the goodwill Thai people for a luxury lifestyle. A former Thai monk was jailed last month… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai PM orders tough new road traffic penalties, which could have caused undue hardship for working Thais, to be held off. Thailand’s Prime Minister has… Read More ›
Economy, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand may be ready for a new democratic future commencing next year as election talk mounts and political parties gear up to do battle for… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Police investigation into tourist company owned by a Chinese woman using Thai nominees highlights the danger of the practice for everyone concerned A company that… Read More ›
Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
New political parties and a political flux as Thailand’s new political landscape is in the making under the watchful eye of the junta Gender equality… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Young Thai woman from Khlong Toei shows the way forward for the chronic poor in Bangkok’s slums. Don’t blame the rich, raise your sights Unknown… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Miss Universe pageant has a special relationship with Thailand and although there will be controversy in the current world media climate, it will be a… Read More ›
Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy is make progress, consumer confidence is rising but inequality masks hardship among poorer Thais and rural communities Thailand has so far defied the… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Facebook is the new target for online romance scams in Thailand by Nigerian fraudsters who are increasingly found to have been assisted by Thai women… Read More ›
Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Recent moves against the two former prime ministers are thought unlikely to be successful It is reported that Thai officials are sanguine about their efforts… Read More ›
Economy, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Success of Thai PM’s trip to the UK and France drew ire of activist groups but it is now clear that we are living in… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
LGBT face discrimination and bias in Thailand but it has become Asia’s most progressive countries for gay rights despite a contradictory culture Thailand has long… Read More ›
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 
Swiss man Uli Fehr’s hellish Thai nightmare as he is detained and branded as a threat to society 
Another even more serious assault by a Swiss man on a frail Thai woman as Uli Fehr has his visa revoked 
Huge street battle in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area between Thai and Filipino transsexuals being probed 
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