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, Personal, 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 ›
Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as hopes fade and the spotlight turns to Chinese contractors, cancelled deals, poor oversight, substandard steel and… Read More ›
Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming US tariff talks, but Thailand’s chances of retaining the 10% baseline tariff rate are slim. Economic impact… Read More ›
Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to pick a side as 2025 growth is cut to 1.5%. With harsh US tariffs, crackdowns on Chinese-linked exports,… 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, Personal, Politics, Thai World, 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 ›
US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure on global markets, but Thailand risks falling behind Vietnam in talks with Washington. With GDP forecast… 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
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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 ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Hi So Hot’s state uniform set to land him in even bigger trouble after lèse-majesté charges are filed
April 14, 2025
Hi So Hot’s fake uniform and royal claims land him
Chatuchak building disaster finds more dead with major questions soon to be asked about Chinese firms
April 13, 2025
Death toll rises at doomed Chatuchak building site as
Two boat engine fires in 24 hours off southern Thailand. Thankfully no lives lost but some crew burns
April 13, 2025
Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours
Pichai holds US tariff talks with business. However, Thailand is unlikely to see 10% baseline retained
April 12, 2025
Pichai meets with business leaders to discuss upcoming
24 year old New Zealand tourist arrested. Cocaine found inside his passport clearing Phuket Airport
April 12, 2025
A 24-year-old New Zealand tourist was arrested at
Trump’s remaking of World trade, if it works, will force Thailand to decide between the US and China
April 11, 2025
Trump’s global trade shake-up forces Thailand to
Police officer murdered in Narathiwat a day after transfer news. Insurgents later bomb remains convoy in night attack
April 11, 2025
Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after
American academic released on bail but fights for his Visa. House panel to hold an April 17th hearing on the case
April 10, 2025
US academic Paul Chambers was granted bail but is
US offers a 90-day tariff pause but Thailand must move faster as it already faces shaved GDP in 2025
April 10, 2025
Trump pauses tariff hikes for 90 days, easing pressure
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
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