Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Rising anger and tension between the main coalition parties in government after Chidchob Scion’s speech
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Coalition in crisis as Bhumjaithai scion slams casino bill, fuelling fury in Pheu Thai ranks. Land scandals, cannabis rifts and a Senate probe deepen tensions.… Read More ›
American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is fighting visa revocation. Arrested under lèse-majesté and the 2007 Computer Crime Act, his prosecution has sparked… Read More ›
Commerce Minister confirms a Thai European Union Free Trade Pact could be negotiated by Christmas Day
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand aims to finalise a Free Trade Pact with the European Union by Christmas 2025, despite escalating global trade tensions and concerns over Chinese product… Read More ›
State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The US State Department is closely monitoring the jailing of academic Paul Chambers in Thailand under lèse-majesté and cyber laws. His arrest deepens a growing… Read More ›
Casino bill sunk after being approved by the cabinet on March 27. Earthquake and Trump tariffs blamed
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Casino bill faces setback after Cabinet approval, with earthquake and Trump tariffs shifting focus. Legal experts and fake news complicated its progress, while growing opposition… Read More ›
Casino Bill in peril: hit by fake News Blast and strong objections from top legal eagles and academics
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Casino bill in trouble: Fake news about Thaksin ultimatum sparks chaos, while top legal experts and academics warn of political turmoil. Concerns grow over social… Read More ›
Thailand urged to be cautious about US concessions as it weighs its hand in expanding Trump Trade War
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand warned to tread carefully as it weighs US concessions in escalating Trump trade war. Stock markets reel, GDP growth at risk while Thai exports… Read More ›
Chinese steel firm linked to Chatuchak disaster faces DSI probes. Minister cancels investment status
Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A Chinese steel firm linked to the deadly Chatuchak building collapse is under fire as officials launch probes into radioactive waste and tax fraud. The… Read More ›
PM addresses the nation in shock over last week’s earthquake and this week’s Trump tariff bombshell
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
PM Paetongtarn addresses the nation in shock over last week’s earthquake and this week’s Trump tariff bombshell. Thailand’s exports face new challenges as reciprocal tariffs… Read More ›
Industry warns the impact of Trump’s tariffs could be cataclysmic. Opposition MPs criticise, inert confusion
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand faces economic turmoil as Trump’s 36% tariff looms, threatening up to 5% of GDP. PM Paetongtarn calls an urgent crisis meeting while Vietnam and… Read More ›
Finance Minister to travel to US to import more US food and motorbikes while lowering Thai tariffs
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira plans a visit to the US to discuss increasing imports of US food and motorbikes, lowering Thai tariffs and addressing… Read More ›
PM warns that China should not feel it is singled out as Commerce Minister and Police probe top firms in network
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai PM warns against singling out China as the government launches investigations into the Chatuchak building collapse. Focus is on the Chinese contractor and defective… Read More ›
Trump stuns Thailand with a shocking 36% tariff on all imports to the US. GDP growth faces a wipe-out
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Trump’s 36% tariff on Thai imports stuns analysts, threatens $15bn in losses, and puts 2025 GDP growth at risk. PM Paetongtarn urges calm, promising swift… Read More ›
Storm clouds gathering over Chinese firm at the centre of the collapsed Chatuchak building disaster
Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A Chinese firm at the centre of Bangkok’s deadly building collapse faces mounting scrutiny, with police and ministers investigating its contracts, financial dealings and links… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Brit shoots himself in the forehead after playing Russian Roulette in Pattaya high on cannabis and laughing gas
April 9, 2025
A British man, high on cannabis and laughing gas, is
State Department says it is closely monitoring the case of US academic Paul Chambers jailed on Tuesday
April 9, 2025
The US State Department is closely monitoring the
Hot-headed foreigner lashes out at Thai motorist in Phuket after road traffic incident on Sunday night
April 8, 2025
Hot-headed foreigner punches Thai van driver in Phuket
US University lecturer Paul Chambers jailed over lèse-majesté charge as Phitsanulok Court denies bail
April 8, 2025
US lecturer Paul Chambers, jailed in Thailand on a
Hi-So Romeo jumps out of police station from 3rd floor after being exposed as a fraud dating a Thai television star
April 8, 2025
‘Hot’ fraudster leaps from Bangkok police station
Thailand urged to be cautious about US concessions as it weighs its hand in expanding Trump Trade War
April 7, 2025
Thailand warned to tread carefully as it weighs US
Crazed foreigner terrifies locals. Scottish man attacks shop owner, his wife and children in Phuket village
April 7, 2025
Drug-crazed British tourist George Patterson rampages
PM addresses the nation in shock over last week’s earthquake and this week’s Trump tariff bombshell
April 6, 2025
PM Paetongtarn addresses the nation in shock over last
Bangkok to London EVA Air flight makes emergency landing after pilots discover a landing gear problem
April 5, 2025
An EVA Air flight from Bangkok to London made an
Industry warns the impact of Trump’s tariffs could be cataclysmic. Opposition MPs criticise, inert confusion
April 5, 2025
Thailand faces economic turmoil as Trump’s 36%
Chatuchak rescuers daunted after frantic work to extract 40,000 tons of rubble. Still no survivors found
April 4, 2025
Rescuers at Chatuchak face mounting obstacles after
Finance Minister to travel to US to import more US food and motorbikes while lowering Thai tariffs
April 4, 2025
Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira
PM warns that China should not feel it is singled out as Commerce Minister and Police probe top firms in network
April 4, 2025
Thai PM warns against singling out China as the
Miracle at Chatuchak site as rescuers detect what appears to be survivors alive. One woman confirmed
April 3, 2025
Rescuers at the Chatuchak disaster site detect signs
Gay man hideously murdered and tortured in Pattaya. Naked body discovered by his friends on Wednesday
April 3, 2025
A gay man was brutally murdered in Pattaya. His naked
Phuket tourist speedboat goes up in flames after an engine explosion. Luckily tourists were swimming
April 2, 2025
A Phuket tourist speedboat exploded after an engine
Suspected fraudster arrested for falsely claiming he has a young wife beneath the collapsed building
April 2, 2025
A 50-year-old fraudster was arrested after pretending
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