Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Prime Minister Paetongtarn is in the hot seat. Opposition targets the young leader in censure debate
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a censure debate starting Monday, with the opposition targeting her leadership and questioning her ability to govern. Thaksin’s influence and… Read More ›
Rising optimism Thailand can do a deal with the United States to avoid April 2nd worldwide retaliatory tariffs regime
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s exports exceeded expectations in February, boosting optimism as officials prepare to negotiate with the US to avoid retaliatory tariffs set for April 2nd. The… Read More ›
New DSI evidence sees Election Commission open investigation into 2024 Senate election suspicions
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The Election Commission has launched a new probe into the 2024 Senate election after the DSI uncovered fresh evidence of collusion and money laundering. Investigators… Read More ›
Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable
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Thailand faces a deepening banking crisis as bad debts rise, with only 25% of Thais qualifying for credit. The government plans to buy ฿400 billion… Read More ›
‘They’re not Hollywood actors’ slams Phumtham as Xinjiang visit by Thai officials is heavily criticised
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Deputy PM Phumtham defends Thai delegation’s visit to Xinjiang as NGOs slam trip as propaganda for China. Criticism mounts over staged meetings and restricted access… Read More ›
Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance
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Thaksin’s proposal to clear bank debt and reset credit histories sparks concern from the Bank of Thailand, warning of moral hazard. As debt rises and… Read More ›
New alcohol law which ushers in a new liberal era allowing for advertising and lifting irksome drinking bans
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s parliament has passed a landmark alcohol bill, lifting advertising restrictions and scrapping the 2-5 pm sales ban. Supporters hail it as a win for… Read More ›
60-day visa regime to be ended confirms Minister responding to rising industry security concerns
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Thailand to end 60-day visa-on-arrival amid rising security concerns and illegal business fears. The move follows industry pressure as Chinese tourism declines and the sector… Read More ›
Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions
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Thailand’s Vice Minister defends Uyghur deportation to China, slamming US criticism as hypocritical given ongoing harsh migrant repatriations. He claims Thailand acted humanely amid rising… Read More ›
War of word erupts between Thailand and the United States after officials are sanctioned over Uyghurs
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand faces international backlash after the US sanctions officials over the forced deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, while the EU censures the kingdom and… Read More ›
Senate allegations growing in strength as powerful investigation gets underway. 7,000 people tracked
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Allegations mount over Thailand’s 2024 Senate election as elite police probe 7,000 linked to money laundering. Lawyer submits court complaint accusing Election Commission of failing… Read More ›
Business leaders meet at Government House with the PM as Trump prepares worldwide retaliatory tariffs
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand faces a severe US tariff threat as Trump targets global trade. PM meets business leaders to plan defence, promote local buying and curb cheap… Read More ›
Former police chief raises concerns about Ferrari Joe’s prison death as officials insist it was suicide
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Former police chief questions Ferrari Joe’s prison death as officials insist it was suicide. Family claims harassment after assault complaint. Concerns grow over CCTV, bruising,… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Paedophile who lived in Phuket for 27 years as a sociable Brit convicted of 97 offences against minors
March 23, 2025
Richard Burrows, a British paedophile who spent 27
Krabi police and Liverpool fans nab drug dealer wearing Newcastle United T-shirt after Wembley cup final loss
March 23, 2025
Liverpool-supporting Thai police arrested a Newcastle
Flying Germans in BMW car charged with dangerous driving in Rawai Phuket and facing a bill for damage
March 22, 2025
Two German men crashed their luxury BMW into a Phuket
Body of crazed German man who refused to take his meds but instead smoked cannabis, found at home
March 22, 2025
Crazed German fugitive Matthias Ebner, who terrorised
New DSI evidence sees Election Commission open investigation into 2024 Senate election suspicions
March 21, 2025
The Election Commission has launched a new probe into
Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable
March 21, 2025
Thailand faces a deepening banking crisis as bad debts
‘They’re not Hollywood actors’ slams Phumtham as Xinjiang visit by Thai officials is heavily criticised
March 20, 2025
Deputy PM Phumtham defends Thai delegation’s visit
Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance
March 20, 2025
Thaksin’s proposal to clear bank debt and reset
Massive Pot smuggling racket. Foreign tourists paid and sent to Thailand on holidays. Security threat
March 19, 2025
Foreign tourists paid to smuggle Thai cannabis to
Bangkok Expressway reopens on Thursday after 6 deaths last Saturday. Furious PM demands action
March 19, 2025
Bangkok expressway set to reopen Thursday after
Crackdown on vaping and e-cigs as PM Paetongtarn visits Bang Bua Thong following ฿130 million seizure
March 18, 2025
PM Paetongtarn vows to eradicate vaping and
Voice of America shut down by Trump including its regional headquarters in Bangkok. Free rein for China
March 18, 2025
Trump shuts down Voice of America, including its
60-day visa regime to be ended confirms Minister responding to rising industry security concerns
March 17, 2025
Thailand to end 60-day visa-on-arrival amid rising
Prison officers defended as ex officer reveals they are 13 more likely to commit suicide than inmates
March 17, 2025
Thai prison guards are 13 times more likely to commit
Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions
March 16, 2025
Thailand’s Vice Minister defends Uyghur
Declining property market but Bangkok sees record prices. However, owners in Thailand are holding tight
March 16, 2025
Thailand’s property market faces a sharp decline
Police arrest Two Indian men after sexual assault and rape allegations are made by a young German woman
March 15, 2025
Two Indian men arrested on Ko Phangan after a German
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