Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
GHor Government Housing Bank has reported to the Bank of Thailand that borrowers representing ฿180 billion in advances have requested an extension of the debt… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
General Narongphan Jitkaewtae, the newly installed army boss, asked on what basis do students presume to demand reforms when they have contributed nothing and should… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
This crisis, far from petering out, seems to be entering a renewed stage of life with increasing economic consequences and human suffering. While the public… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
It comes as, over the weekend, it became clear that a new local insurance package must also be purchased by visa applicants in addition to… Read More ›
Culture, Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
New army leader is understood to have been handpicked by the King and comes from a modest, non-elite background. General Narongphan Jitkaewtae is known for… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
A political scientist at Chulalongkorn University, Chaiyan Chaiyaporn, has suggested that the events in recent days, could mean many things but certainly, it could suggest… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
New ฿100 billion stimulus package will not require extra borrowing as the government still maintains a prudent fiscal approach with a growing emphasis on restarting… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
On Friday, the Thai Prime Minister gave his full backing to the United Nations and the multilateral framework of cooperation between countries as the way… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The former Thai Prime Minister who won two elections and presided over a period of unprecedented growth in the kingdom, on Saturday, noted that he… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The rally on Saturday was attended by former Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit accompanied by Pannika Wanich, another key member of the Progressive Movement.… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The Eurozone area is expected to contract by 7.9% this year as Asia will see its first economic decline since the 1960s. Thailand is emerging… Read More ›
Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The insistence by key student protest leaders in pursuing their August 10th ‘manifesto’ for reform of the monarchy has deeply disturbed authorities. There are genuine… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thai World:
At the same time, the minister has also revealed that 10,000 Chinese speakers will be recruited as he sees China as an emerging global power.… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The last two coups in Thailand in 2006 and 2014 damaged the country economically as they caused Thailand to be isolated and lose valuable ground… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Reports from Nissan Thailand highlight the severe economic challenge facing Thailand at this time. It follows a cataclysmic fall in auto exports in the last… Read More ›
Economy, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Thai Army chief has expressed confidence that the government can handle any potential unrest including a forthcoming major rally scheduled for September 19th next. It… Read More ›
Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Today the investigating panel’s report was discussed by the cabinet and made public with a press conference given by Mr Vicha Mahakhun. The panel chairman… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
As the government pushes ahead urgently to reopen Thailand’s foreign tourism sector, the economy is also facing headwinds both domestically with economic consumption yet to… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
This is despite what appeared to be support for the proposal from Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha when asked about it by reporters in Rayong… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
New Deputy Prime Minister with oversight of the economy has also signalled a rethink on the sort of industry Thailand is seeking for the Eastern… 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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