Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The path now being pursued by the Pheu Thai Party will see it lose heavily in terms of political capital as it will be reneging… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
On Tuesday, it was reported that Mr Pita Limjaroenrat has himself filed a complaint with the Criminal Court of Corruption against the Election Commission and… Read More ›
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Fears that the petition accepted by the Constitutional Court last Wednesday relating to Article 112 of the Criminal Code and Section 49 of the 2017… Read More ›
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Potential shock as Deputy Prime Minister emerges as a contender with the potential support of senators. On Friday, Pheu Thai Party Prime Ministerial nominee Srettha… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The controversial Article 112 of the Criminal Code on lèse-majesté was debated openly in parliament on Thursday with Mr Pita Limjaroenrat arguing that reform of… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about… Read More ›
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General Prayut highlighted his government’s record of stable management of the country and financial prudence while always paying attention to the need to protect the… Read More ›
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Even as Mr Pita rallied his audiences on Sunday and addressed a message of unity to all politicians in parliament, there came another challenge against… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the… Read More ›
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One discounted option that may emerge as the political stakes grow and the danger of instability becomes apparent is the inclusion of the Bhumjaithai Party… Read More ›
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With runaway, quarter-by-a-quarter rises in unsecured personal debt running at over 10%, a threatened spike in non-performing loans, a household debt of at least ฿16… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Talks are reported to be ongoing between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties with members of the upper house or Senate but today’s vote… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
There appeared to be deep unease between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties as parliamentary members gathered for the first time on Monday ahead… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The United States has become a target for conservatives who were roundly defeated in the May 14th General Election and who are expected to quickly… Read More ›
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Key hurdle to forming the next government is the ability of eight party coalition and its supporters in parliament to find 376 seats in a… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Financial markets begin to strike a sour note as political squabbling threatens the prospect of a smooth transition to a new government next month with… Read More ›
Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The censorship of a highly regarded business journalist and economic analyst comes just months after leading American banks in Beijing were ordered to censor financial… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Legal case against 10 senior police officers accused of extorting benefits and bribes from the owners of an illegal website appears to be proceeding as… Read More ›
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The prospects of a speedier formation of a new government with parliament now convening on July 3rd holds out hope to the business sector that… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Business tycoon turned politician, Srettha Thavisin, briefed investors in Bangkok about the current political situation as capital and investment flow out of the kingdom due… Read More ›
Thaksin warns drug dealers: “I’m back” as he tells Udon Thani crowd his children give him orders 
Tourism Ministry official describes Full Moon Party Israeli security alert as mere ‘rumour-mongering’ without facts 
Channel 3 TV firm announces radical restructuring as ad revenue moves inexorably online and off-air 
Palang Pracharat Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan vows to oppose Thai Cambodian maritime memo 
PM tests biometric sites at Suvarnabhumi Airport as she flies out to drum up business for Thailand 
Trade chief Robert Lighthizer asked to take up role by Trump as Thailand has 13th largest deficit worldwide 
Ko Kood at the centre of Thailand’s rising political storm waged against Paetongtarn’s government 
Financial experts and economists in sombre warning to government: Hands off the Bank of Thailand 
Ung Ing meets reviled junta boss General Min Aung Hlaing at Kunming summit after Chinese invitation 
Mayor and business leader gunned down by Muslim-clad killers armed with military calibre rifles in Narathiwat 
Trump stuns World with an even greater victory than in 2016. Massive electoral gains in US swing state wipeout 
War between spouses of top police officers offers a terrifying glimpse of behind the scene rivalries 
An old man smashes EV car through a car park wall and tumbles to the ground wheel up on Monday. Survives 
Prime Minister Paetongtarn holds urgent talks and briefings to diffuse the rising Ko Kood controversy 
Chinese illegal migrant flow to Thailand increasing bringing challenges for the Royal Thai Police and the economy 
UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout 
Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal 
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