Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
In the last week, there have been several disturbing references by senior political figures on the government side to the possibility of further extra-constitutional outcomes… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Baht’s depreciation is now being driven by a wider difference between interest rates in the United States and Thailand which had gone beyond a critical… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Clash of outlook and culture over Cannabis will now define the Bhumjaithai Party in the months running up to a General Election in Thailand. Aside… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Russia’s attempts to pivot to Asia were greeted politely and initially with interest up to this point by nervous Southeast Asian countries anxious for another… Read More ›
Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Change of era: for 90% of the world’s population there has never been any other Queen of England, a key figure in news events and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Thai economy is currently chugging along in choppy waters as China’s problems grow and the US dices with recession. However, the key worry is, increasingly,… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The new 10 year Long Term Visa which became open to applications on Thursday, September 1st, is expected to help generate up to 5% of… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Figures this week from Paris show a French foreign tourist industry achieving revenues nationally at 22% ahead of figures for 2019 while Thailand will be… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A volatile currency market, a slowing world economy amid war in Europe and raised geopolitical tensions as well as a brush this week with political… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Police in central Bangkok are already preparing water cannon trucks as protest movements take up their position in the centre of the city with key… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Emotional Prime Minister, on Wednesday, gave a speech at an army song contest in central Bangkok at which he urged unity in a world full… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Electoral reform bill that was passed by parliament on Monday due to continued failure to make a quorum, is very likely to be reviewed by… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Bank of Thailand’s modest rate rise will not stymie current economic growth and momentum which is moving upwards. The last rate rise still leaves levels… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
2022 could be the year that Thai Airways returns to operational profitability as the Minister of Finance reveals that state banks will provide any required… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
China’s diplomatic efforts are now countered by a larger diplomatic presence in the region on behalf of the United States and Japan as Foreign Minister… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Political naiveté on the part of the leading Pheu Thai Party in believing that the coalition government, through the electoral reform process, was going to… Read More ›
Crime, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The decriminalisation of marijuana is turning into a major problem for the government with chaos in ministries and agencies responsible including an anxious request to… Read More ›
Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Human rights groups have noted since a junta official confirmed in early June that the death sentences on the men would be carried out, that… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
On Thursday, in response to Minister Somsak’s warning about the viability of electoral reforms being put into practice, the Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul did… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
This new controversy arises as Thailand and the United States recently signed a joint communiqué on promoting democracy and democratic principles not only in Thailand… 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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