Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
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 ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Top Thai bank official Dr Daranee Saeju this week assured reporters that Thailand’s strong financial position made it impervious to speculation and was quite unlike… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s position has moved strikingly from its stance in 2018 when General Prayut Chan ocha told Time Magazine that the kingdom’s key strategic partner was… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The bombshell announcement this week is bound to generate antipathy and concern among foreigners both inside and without Thailand. It goes against all principles of… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The significant and heavy impact of the war in Ukraine is hitting Thailand hard as it also challenges economies across the world as inflation bites… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Myanmar is now effectively in a state of all-out civil conflict with a deadly war of attrition between swelling rebel groups and a military fighting… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
While the kingdom maintains a strong external financial situation and prudent fiscal management to support its economy, the growing impact of chronic problems such as… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Rapidly changing world financial environment where cash is king and looking like it is going to be more expensive as interest rates are set to… Read More ›
Crime, Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Cannabis revolution places Thailand in danger: Police and drug control agencies agree that under the current legal provisions in force, unrestricted recreational use of cannabis… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Some analysts in the United States suggest that interest rates there could reach 2.7% to 3% by the end of 2022 leading to a wider… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Thailand’s economy is facing rising inflation and slowing export growth with fears of a GDP contraction in the second quarter. The scrapping of the Thailand… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Nightlife business owner says his customers are not happy with seeing masseuses with face masks on while other operators slam the nervousness of the government… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Reports suggest that Captain Thamanat Prompow has had talks with the Pheu Thai Party and even with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. It is suggested he… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The poll on Sunday now makes the new voting laws due to be passed by parliament over the coming weeks even more urgent as it… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The statement raises a question about the Pheu Thai Party’s position as well as that of Thaksin Shinawatra towards efforts by the current US administration… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Current tariffs in the United States were introduced by Trump in 2018 with some having been retained after a review by the Biden administration in… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Patricia Mongkhonvanit of the Public Debt Management Office this week said that the government had been able to swap ฿140 billion worth of long and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
Embattled PM stresses that his government has preserved peace and stability and says any radical plans to boost incomes and address inequality will require a… Read More ›
Former cabinet minister and local government chief jailed in Prachin Buri linked to a political murder 
Crazed Belarusian roars and charges at arresting police like a beast in the early hours of the morning 
Drug addict attacker who murdered two people gets rough justice in outrageous Prachin Buri attack 
Health Minister rejects claims Luk Thung singer died from massage shop injuries. She had meningitis 
Shock death of a 20-year-old budding singer in Udon Thani linked to Thai traditional massage visits 
2 young Western women pushed home in a handcart by a policeman after over indulging on Ko Phi Phi 
Thieving cheap Charlie who refused to pay for a lady’s company in Pattaya is being sought by city police 
Release of former Commerce Minister clears the way for the return in 2025 of ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra 
People’s Party MP calls for anti-coup d’état laws. Praises South Korean MPs after martial law rescinded 
Chinese pervert targeting young students and women in Bangkok taken down by crack unit undercover 
German woman needed surgery for leg bite after a suspected shark attack on Friday, at popular Phang-nga beach 
One Thai fisherman dead, 31 held in custody after Burmese Navy opens fire on encroaching fishing fleet 
Vindictive, mercurial thief and murderer caged in Nong Bua Lamphu after brutal outrage stunned locals 
Pichai to put best foot forward in Trump’s Washington DC in February as exports surged in October 
Ex Vice Minister and elderly mother brought before the Criminal Court on money laundering charges 
83-year-old French tourist missing after a long tail boat capsized at Surat Thani’s Ratchaprapha Dam on Saturday 
Pheu Thai Party wins the Udon Thani local election with the help of ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra 
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