Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economic growth in 2025 faces growing downside risk as growth for 2024 now confirmed at only 2.5%
Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy faces mounting risks in 2025 as growth slows to 2.5% in 2024. Experts warn of weak investment, lower export growth and looming US… Read More ›
PM Paetongtarn left at sea after the government’s Constitutional Change efforts collapsed in Parliament
Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:
PM Paetongtarn’s constitutional reform bid collapses as Bhumjaithai blocks votes, deepening coalition rift. With walkouts, land scandals and legal hurdles, Thailand’s government is in turmoil… Read More ›
Pheu Thai won the most seats, Thaksin did well but Bhumjaithai was the victor in Saturday’s Thai local elections
Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin’s Pheu Thai won the most seats, but Bhumjaithai gained ground, solidifying its influence. The People’s Party struggled despite leading in polls, exposing its weak… Read More ›
Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy stumbles as growth slows to 2.5%—manufacturing slump and weak spending to blame. Officials warn of downside risks despite a tourism boost. EV confusion,… Read More ›
PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
PM Paetongtarn heads to China from February 5-8 to meet President Xi, seeking help to curb rising online criticism of Thailand. Tensions over tourism, crime,… Read More ›
Chiang Mai professor slams Thai officials for failing to halt electricity sales to Burma’s online scam centres
Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Chiang Mai professor slams Thai government policy and inaction for aiding Myanmar scam hubs. Professor Pinkaew Luengaramsri condemns Thailand for supplying electricity to Myanmar’s criminal… Read More ›
Thaksin urges Sisaket voters to back Pheu Thai as it fixes economic foundations. Calls for AI in schools
Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s Trump, rallies Sisaket voters to support Pheu Thai, promising to fix Thailand’s economic foundations. He calls for AI in schools and a… Read More ›
People’s Party MP and House Security panel Chairman calls for Thailand to cut off power to slave camps
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
MP Rangsiman Rome urges Thailand to cut electricity to Myanmar scam camps linked to warlord Saw Chit Thu, sanctioned for trafficking. He warns of Thailand’s… Read More ›
Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s cabinet to review plans for a world-class financial hub in Bangkok. The new centre aims to attract top global firms, enhance economic competitiveness and… Read More ›
Minister tells the Senate that corrupt Thai officials conspired with gangs to undermine tourist security
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai minister admits officials conspired with gangs, fueling foreign tourist distrust. Chinese abductions and Myanmar scams spark mass cancellations, 20% for Chinese New Year according… Read More ›
Prime Minister heads to Davos where Thailand will sign its first free trade pact with European countries
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra heads to Davos to seal Thailand’s first European trade pact with EFTA nations, boosting ties with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.… Read More ›
Chinese and Thai economies both feeling the pinch even before Trump gets to work in the White House
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
China and Thailand face economic strains with low growth, weak demand and fractious trade ties, as Trump’s return adds global uncertainty. Both nations struggle with… Read More ›
Thaksin replies to bombshell Ministry of the Interior news on Thursday. No big deal says the former PM
Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thaksin downplays land dispute over Alpine Golf Club, calling it “no big deal” as controversy heats up. Meanwhile, Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties clash over… Read More ›
PM Paetongtarn to speak Chinese with AI to address security fears in China as foreign tourism suffers over scam farms
Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra uses AI to speak Chinese, downplaying security fears as foreign tourism drops. However, illegal operations and human trafficking linked to Myawaddy… Read More ›
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January 23, 2025
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Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok
January 22, 2025
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Minister tells the Senate that corrupt Thai officials conspired with gangs to undermine tourist security
January 21, 2025
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Prime Minister heads to Davos where Thailand will sign its first free trade pact with European countries
January 20, 2025
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra heads to Davos to seal
Chinese and Thai economies both feeling the pinch even before Trump gets to work in the White House
January 19, 2025
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Thaksin replies to bombshell Ministry of the Interior news on Thursday. No big deal says the former PM
January 18, 2025
Thaksin downplays land dispute over Alpine Golf Club,
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Bangkok-born US Senator Tammy Duckworth schools Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary in Washington
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Bangkok-born U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth exposes
UK granny, high on cheap booze, left wandering in a Bangkok Hotel stark naked after going to bed
January 15, 2025
UK granny’s Bangkok nightmare. 61-year-old Janet
Government to take its chances by legalising casino complex operations and online gambling in Thailand
January 14, 2025
Thai cabinet moves to legalise casino complexes and
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