Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
New government is taking the helm of an economy beset by structural problems amid a severe slowdown in China and global economic growth falling back… Read More ›
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Former Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan on Wednesday described the formation of this new government as occurring under ‘strange’ circumstances and observed that it was a… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The election of Srettha Thavisin as Prime Minister on Tuesday confirms the prospect of a new government that crosses the old political divide. It is… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Dramatic moments are ahead in Thai politics with the public currently frozen in shock at the developments since the May 14th General Election. This may… Read More ›
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Already this week, the Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has a problem with a proposal from Pheu Thai and Mr Srettha Thavisin to vary ministries… Read More ›
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End of an era of over two decades of political power wielded by the Shinawatra family as Pheu Thai Party manoeuvres have angered the party’s… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
A troubling external geo-political environment adds to the sense of danger with US President Joe Biden warning on Friday that China’s economy, on which Thailand… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Ongoing pandering to China and a mild but clear anti-American agenda pursued by Thai authorities such as attempts by the Bank of Thailand to encourage… Read More ›
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This week sees the Pheu Thai Party beginning the week as a diminished force in Thai politics despite its mission to form a government which… Read More ›
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Party leader told reporters that Pheu Thai was taking the initiative to pull Thailand out of a dangerous political crisis. He said the party would… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thaksin faces a momentous personal decision to run the gauntlet of being arrested at Don Mueang Airport and lodged at Bangkok Remand Prison on Thursday,… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Speculative reports being pushed by anonymous sources linked to Pheu Thai are briefing the media that Thaksin is at the centre of a ‘super deal’… Read More ›
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Hiatus may allow Pheu Thai to regroup amid strong signals that the party may be about to commit political suicide with the electorate by abandoning… Read More ›
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An attempt by Pheu Thai to elbow Move Forward out of the coalition may prove more difficult politically than thought but it must be done… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves indicated that a complaint should be made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Ombudsman concerning last Thursday’s parliamentary vote as… Read More ›
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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 ›
Tourism minister orders all Bangkok hotels surveyed as this Friday’s shocking Earthquake fallout mounts 
Travellers to Thailand nervous about new entry system being tested for security purposes by police 
Race against time to save 15 workers buried under rubble in the quake-collapsed building in Chatuchak 
Flights normal, building codes worked but will be checked as fears rise for workmen. PM briefs public 
Worst Earthquake tremors to hit Bangkok in nearly 70 years with at least 4 people dead. Toll may rise 
New era for Thailand’s foreign tourism industry may be dawning as Casino bill is approved by cabinet 
Trump’s trade war coming down hard on Thailand despite reports of talk. Reciprocal tariffs days away 
Mysterious death of young British man after Bangkok Karaoke bar incident early on Monday morning 
Massive police operation to suppress a prescription drug ring linked to Veterans hospitals in Bangkok 
Mad Dutch man removed from Krabi hotel by police after acting out on drug or alcohol-fueled frenzy 
German arrested by Immigration Bureau entered Thailand illegally last year after previous deportation 
Russians watched as Police in Phuket send US dollar bills to the Embassy in Bangkok for verification 
PM Paetongtarn’s tax affairs questioned in House Censure debate by opposition MPs over interest relief on loans 
Paedophile who lived in Phuket for 27 years as a sociable Brit convicted of 97 offences against minors 
Krabi police and Liverpool fans nab drug dealer wearing Newcastle United T-shirt after Wembley cup final loss 
Flying Germans in BMW car charged with dangerous driving in Rawai Phuket and facing a bill for damage 
Body of crazed German man who refused to take his meds but instead smoked cannabis, found at home 
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