Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
The veteran diplomat’s comments were similar to the sentiments of the Foreign Minister from China who last week warned of a global recession if the… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Early last month, lawyers for the opposition leader and two others accused in the case were told that a decision would be announced today. Mr… Read More ›
Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Disturbing and unacceptable actions of a western foreigner in Khon Kaen have left the public and authorities both perplexed and bothered over the last week… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand has been hit hard by the fall out from the US-China trade war and its insipid growth rate of 2.8% as projected by the… Read More ›
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Thai student from Yala was taking part in protests last week against the Egyptian president who overthrew the short-lived government of Mohammed Morsi in 2013… Read More ›
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Contract between the US lobbying firm APCO Worldwide and Thanathorn is for $10,000 per month and runs until the end of the year allowing the… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Reports from the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary policy committee on Wednesday this week indicated that Thailand’s tourism sector in 2019 is in decline while the… Read More ›
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Last Friday, over $1 billion in investment projects were announced by the Board of Trade as Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak indicated that the European… Read More ›
Stimulus package required to preserve financial stability at grassroots level reveals top Ministry of Finance official as personal debt problem combines with darker economic conditions… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Progress is being made on the burdensome T28 and T30 regulations as key government aide Kobsak Pootrakool appears to have taken up the issue. The… Read More ›
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Opposition MPs claimed that the failure to recite the full oath may raise questions about the legitimacy of government but in truth, the wind had… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
The President of the European Association of Business and Commerce has come out strongly against the continued enforcement of TM28 and TM30 immigration reporting even… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
While Thailand’s household debt to GDP ratio may be in line with other economies and below many developed countries, it is still among the highest… Read More ›
Foreigners, Media, Thai World, Thailand:
Sad and bizarre animus between two men who are rightly admired as heroes by many people around the world but the objective truth is that… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Many economists, however, say the downturn in exports and economic problems besetting Thailand is more likely to be due to the global downturn and the… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Junior minister and key government point man insists he is ‘serious’ about issuing up to 100 sets of legal proceedings against individuals and foreign media… Read More ›
Cabinet decree referred to the Constitutional Court concerning the handling of domestic abuse cases in Thailand and the suspension of a law handing jurisdiction of… Read More ›
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Ruling cuts the ground from under the opposition even before the debate comes before parliament on September 18th and bolsters the need for it to… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
It’s all about the economy as ministers seek to attract more investment and jobs by making things easier. Light at the end of the tunnel… Read More ›
Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Minister revealed that he told the Sydney Morning Herald journalist Michael Ruffles over the weekend after he received three emails from him, that the story… Read More ›
Legal eagle in hot water as wealthy French-based Thai woman claims she gave him ฿71 million for deal 
Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans 
Phuket doctor Dr Thandao Chandam to appeal Phuket Court decision to acquit Swiss man Urs Fehr 
Ministry of Interior clarifies new citizenship measure not aimed at expats but stateless people 
Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation 
New citizenship path for foreign residents in Thailand agreed by cabinet. Interior Ministry to frame details 
49-year-old Chinese fraudster arrested by Immigration Bureau in Pattaya after staying for 2 months in the city 
PM to visit South as Tak Bai accused officials return and take back their roles and lives as normal 
His Majesty the King praises Sunday’s exquisite Royal Barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok 
Thailand takes another step backwards as a staunch US ally with its BRICS partnership seen last week 
China closes border crossings with Burma after bomb attack on its consulate in Mandalay last week 
Indonesia drives off another Chinese vessel as it explores waters within its exclusive economic zone 
Lawyer calls for prosecution of top officials in the Tak Bai case as PM rules out Emergency Degree 
Money bets seem to be suggesting a Trump victory as top magazine hails him as a ‘political genius’ 
Pressure mounts again on PM Paetongtarn as the Constitutional Court seeks AG’s input on complaint 
China’s move towards stimulus and spending its way out of its economic doldrums is an open question 
Ung Ing papers over the cracks of a cabinet which is already divided after only six weeks in office 
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