Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The European Commission this week spoke of an ‘ambitious’ free trade deal with ‘sustainability’ at its core. This particular trade pact is a key one… Read More ›
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The impact of the financial crisis in 2008, although not directly impacting Thailand, did result in a disruption to investment patterns which saw ฿500 billion… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The programme approved by the cabinet in 2022 may prove to be a vote winner for the prime minister and his United Thai Nation (Ruam… Read More ›
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Escalating war in Ukraine could trigger a Chinese grab for Taiwan as the United States turns the economic screws on Beijing and tries to engineer… Read More ›
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Cannabis policy is turning into an electoral nightmare for the Bhumjaithai Party with growing public opposition to the recreational free for all and the easy… Read More ›
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Thailand finds itself still impacted by a global economic downturn which has left it too dependent on a rapid foreign tourism rebound assisted by China’s… Read More ›
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Chuwit arrived at Government House on Wednesday and waved the Thai flag before being invited inside to meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha. His latest… Read More ›
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Bangkok candidate for the main opposition party reminds voters that this election is about the economy and why change must come. Juthaphon Keturathorn calls for… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Series of sweeping and serious allegations made by the MP in parliament who is known for his progressive politics has already led to one defamation… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Current liquidity problem in the industrial and manufacturing sector is coming amid buoyant hopes for foreign tourism with Thailand seeking to generate ฿1.3 trillion from… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has in recent years hedged its bets by using the 10-nation ASEAN community as a shield. However, lately, some of its key members including… Read More ›
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It is an indicator of the situation which may emerge after the anticipated May 7th General Election in which the Pheu Thai Party is widely… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The government’s economic planners are nervously pouring over the numbers on the economy. This has already led to the 2022 growth figure being pared back… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Media bodies in Thailand are wary of the new bill which includes a ฿25 million media fund and the control it may give to officials… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow defends Thailand as a place to do business as it loses ground to Indonesia and Vietnam which maintain lower electricity… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Crisis in the Royal Thai Police over the extortion of tourists is growing as a new case comes to light in Pattaya while one of… Read More ›
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Ruling Palang Pracharat Party unveils the return of founding members and ex-ministers as General Prawit seeks to bolster it in the polls as it loses… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Monday will see a return of the former economic team, including three key ministers under General Prayut, to front-line politics and the ranks of the… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Problem facing Thai authorities relates to the new online world where discreet services can be advertised cheaply and effectively while the activities of Chinese tourists… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A strong political performance is still required from the Pheu Thai Party but if it manages to secure over 200 seats in the next General… 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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