Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Meeting held in the last two weeks with ousted State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi as the military regime appears to be putting out feelers… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World:
Leading legal expert at Thammasat University rubbishes the case against the Prime Minister-elect Pita Limjaroenrat based on case law precedent and Thailand’s civil code relating… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Weeks after the May 14th election a decisive result has been thrown into question with ‘roadblocks’ being erected in front of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s road… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The warning comes days after the outgoing Democrat Party leader Mr Jurin Laksanawisit scotched any suggestion that secret talks concerning an alternative coalition government between… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
This week, there appeared to be little traction in the public’s mind or acceptance that the results of the General Election outcome, acclaimed, more and… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Earlier proposals by the Pheu Thai Party for a ฿600 minimum wage by 2027 and a guaranteed salary of ฿25,000 for graduates at the same… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Baht is down against the dollar but what may take Thailand’s leadership by surprise is both the perception of the election result outside the kingdom… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Business leaders sending a strong warning to the proposed new government that the private business sector cannot absorb a shock rise in the minimum daily… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Election results being confirmed by the Election Commission shows an extraordinary level of capability by both the Bhumjaithai Party and Palang Pracharat Party candidates at… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
There are only three developments that can lead to a political crisis being avoided in early August with Mr Pita Limjaroenrat’s name being nominated in… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s proposed ‘government of hope’ would be committed to upholding and protecting the status of Thailand’s revered monarchy. The comprehensive new programme leaves parties also… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The surprise election result has raised the stakes in Thai politics as the public has voted for a party that wants to see political accountability… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Business frets about political instability and the potential policies of a Move Forward Pheu Thai government but there already appears to be growing problems beneath… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The right noises are being heard with growing support, even among senators, for respecting the democratic mandate with the Move Forward Party being urged, however,… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Sunday’s election victory by the Move Forward Party marks a historic shift in Thai politics as the electorate voted for principle and a more progressive… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s inflation rate fell to 2.67% in April from 2.8% in March and is within the Bank of Thailand’s targeted range but the continued high… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on or before July 26th next, his 74th birthday, would be a sensational and historic moment for… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Political pundits this week however disagreed with Mr Chuwit’s assessment suggesting that the party may return anywhere from 60 to 70 MPs and be a… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thai World:
Video clip paints a sombre picture of the country’s future as the PM’s party raises the brooding spectre of political instability as it and other… Read More ›
Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Lingering concern for the activist who was shot in the capital of Laos last Saturday as his family still fears for his life. They are… 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 
© 2024 Thai Examiner. All rights reserved.