Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
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 ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
Crime, Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Whistleblower extraordinaire Mr Chuwit Kamolvisit is worried that the Chinese mafia in Thailand may exert its corrupt influence to unravel the complex and massive case… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Downturn in exports and manufacturing is filtering into the wider economy while the recovery of the foreign tourism industry is still a slow and ongoing… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Sentiment regarding the economy has been rising since the return of Chinese tourists on January 9th last. However, with geopolitical tensions and indeed a trade… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Pheu Thai’s presumed candidate for prime minister in this year’s General Election gave short shrift to media rumours and speculation of a Pheu Thai coalition… Read More ›
Over a hundred Thai women held in an egg harvesting farm in Georgia. A new dark Chinese mafia reality 
UK aide to the ultra-rich describes her nightmare behind bars in Thailand after a debt collection visit to Bangkok 
Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected 
PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom 
Trump immigration sweep sees Thai man wanted for child sex crimes arrested in Chicago on Sunday 
Husband of murdered UK based Thai wife detained by Immigration Bureau on Thursday in 20 year old case 
45-year-old Russian man detained in Phang-nga for the intentional killing of his 13-year-old teenage son 
People’s Party MP and House Security panel Chairman calls for Thailand to cut off power to slave camps 
Deputy Finance Minister outlines bill to create an international financial services centre in Bangkok 
Minister tells the Senate that corrupt Thai officials conspired with gangs to undermine tourist security 
Prime Minister heads to Davos where Thailand will sign its first free trade pact with European countries 
Chinese and Thai economies both feeling the pinch even before Trump gets to work in the White House 
Thaksin replies to bombshell Ministry of the Interior news on Thursday. No big deal says the former PM 
Finally, hope dawns for jailed Uyghurs as incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio promises support 
Bangkok-born US Senator Tammy Duckworth schools Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary in Washington 
UK granny, high on cheap booze, left wandering in a Bangkok Hotel stark naked after going to bed 
Government to take its chances by legalising casino complex operations and online gambling in Thailand 
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