Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Rangsiman Rome MP calls for stiffer response to Myanmar’s junta over the jailing of Thai sailors
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
Rangsiman Rome calls for a tougher response from Thailand to Myanmar’s jailing of Thai seamen. The opposition MP criticizes the government’s weak stance on Myanmar’s… Read More ›
US Navy in Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand as Cambodia pivots towards warmer ties with America
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
A US naval warship’s visit to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville signals a potential pivot towards the US, as the country insists on continuing Chinese support amid concerns… Read More ›
15% VAT rate plan withdrawn over fierce backlash. Thailand needs time and patience for tax reform
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A 15% VAT tax plan for Thailand was scrapped after public outcry. While the idea aimed to boost investment and tackle inequality, critics warned it… Read More ›
Chinese EV players in Thailand may opt out of subsidies as a difficult year ends. But there is optimism for electric cars
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s EV market faces sharp sales declines in 2024, with Chinese firms struggling with subsidy challenges and unsold stock. Despite global backlash and consumer doubts,… Read More ›
Release of former Commerce Minister clears the way for the return in 2025 of ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The release of ex-Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom has fueled speculation about Yingluck Shinawatra’s return to Thailand in 2025. Boonsong, jailed for his role in the… Read More ›
People’s Party MP calls for anti-coup d’état laws. Praises South Korean MPs after martial law rescinded
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai MP Parit Wacharasindhu calls for anti-coup laws in Thailand, inspired by South Korea’s swift reversal of martial law. He praises South Korean MPs and… Read More ›
South Korean President shocks the World by declaring Martial Law. Raises tensions further in Asia Pacific
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law, heightening tensions with North Korea and the US, impacting the Indo-Pacific region and alarming Thailand. The… Read More ›
Hopes for direct US flights with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1 status restoration
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand aims to regain FAA Category 1 status in February 2025, restoring direct US flights lost since 2015 due to safety concerns. With reforms and… Read More ›
Police corruption probes widening. May embroil a former Deputy Prime Minister and influential political player
Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Police corruption probes widen, with a former Deputy PM linked to a land encroachment scandal. Ongoing investigations into money laundering, extortion, and high-level political ties… Read More ›
Pichai to put best foot forward in Trump’s Washington DC in February as exports surged in October
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Pichai set to visit Trump’s Washington in February as Thai exports surged 14.6% in October, smashing forecasts. Despite this, rising imports signal a third year… Read More ›
Thaksin calls for more cash flow and predicts a realignment of the world financial system in 5 years
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin urges economic reform, calls for a liquidity boost to support small businesses, and predicts a global financial realignment within five years. He criticised the… Read More ›
Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Pheu Thai clinches Udon Thani win in a closely contested race. With Thaksin Shinawatra campaigning for Mr. Sarawut Petchpanomporn, the victory further bolsters the party… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Shock death of a 20-year-old budding singer in Udon Thani linked to Thai traditional massage visits
December 8, 2024
Shock death of 20-year-old Thai singer linked to Thai
2 young Western women pushed home in a handcart by a policeman after over indulging on Ko Phi Phi
December 7, 2024
Thai policeman helps two drunk Western women on Ko Phi
Thieving cheap Charlie who refused to pay for a lady’s company in Pattaya is being sought by city police
December 5, 2024
Italian “cheap Charlie” on the run in Pattaya!
Release of former Commerce Minister clears the way for the return in 2025 of ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra
December 5, 2024
The release of ex-Commerce Minister Boonsong
People’s Party MP calls for anti-coup d’état laws. Praises South Korean MPs after martial law rescinded
December 4, 2024
Thai MP Parit Wacharasindhu calls for anti-coup laws
Chinese pervert targeting young students and women in Bangkok taken down by crack unit undercover
December 3, 2024
Elite Bangkok police sting busts Chinese predator who
German woman needed surgery for leg bite after a suspected shark attack on Friday, at popular Phang-nga beach
December 2, 2024
German tourist mauled by suspected hammerhead shark
One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet
November 30, 2024
One Thai fisherman dead, 31 detained after Burmese
Vindictive, mercurial thief and murderer caged in Nong Bua Lamphu after brutal outrage stunned locals
November 29, 2024
Vindictive and mentally unstable thief Mr. Samart, 58,
Pichai to put best foot forward in Trump’s Washington DC in February as exports surged in October
November 27, 2024
Pichai set to visit Trump’s Washington in February
Ex Vice Minister and elderly mother brought before the Criminal Court on money laundering charges
November 26, 2024
Ex-Vice Minister Samart Jenchaijitwanit and his mother
83-year-old French tourist missing after a long tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam on Saturday
November 25, 2024
An 83-year-old French tourist is missing after a
Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra
November 24, 2024
Pheu Thai clinches Udon Thani win in a closely
Pheu Thai to sue lawyer-activist for accusing it of trying to overthrow the state after Court win
November 24, 2024
The Pheu Thai Party plans legal action against
Social media justice campaigner charged for publishing crypto transfer news after Icon arrests
November 23, 2024
Social activist charged under Computer Crime Act over
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic agenda as willy nilly and focused on cash handouts
November 22, 2024
Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic
Alpine Golf controversy is the next challenge for PM Paetongtarn and the embattled Pheu Thai Party
November 21, 2024
PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces growing scrutiny over
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