Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The airline has confirmed it is reviewing every aspect of its operations including all routes as it scrambles to stem unsustainable losses with a viability… Read More ›
Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
There was concerned speculation among opposition politicians over the weekend that the passionate army leader may emerge as a successor to General Prayut when his… Read More ›
Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Last week, a large deputation representing 7,000 people visited the Justice Ministry in Bangkok over a ฿400 million loss suffered by customers of several Facebook… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
The data from the banks and commentary back up the statement of the Bank of Thailand boss this month who said that despite the economic… Read More ›
Crime, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The conviction and death sentence imposed on a 52-year old Pheu Thai MP has not only shocked the Thai political establishment and his own party… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
A policy research expert from the Thailand Development Research Institute has said that government policy should be made on sound economic and scientific grounds, not… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The case has sparked wider debate in Thailand about the stringency of the new electoral laws. On one hand, many activists view the current approach… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Veteran 63-year-old minister is coordinating negotiations between the 16 member states that are party to the huge economic partnership. He is working towards an official… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, PR News, Thai World, Thailand:
He has no time for a social life and he spends 7 nights a week speaking with audiences who pay him to hear about the… Read More ›
Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
In his speech, the Army boss also referred to a number of visits by Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to Thailand and questioned what were… Read More ›
Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The fake new centre as outlined by the minister last Friday sounds eminently practical and benign. Free speech and human rights activist are dubious. The… Read More ›
Foreigners, Media, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
It would be a mistake for the opposition parties and even academics to simply dismiss the army leader’s comments as archaic and irrelevant. His comments… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
Kobsak Pootrakool said on Wednesday that foreigners can use the app for all immigration reporting. Simply keying in data and uploading a selfie will be… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thai World, Thailand:
Growth rates slashed again as Thailand looks unlikely to hit 3% growth this year while its neighbouring economies are growing at figures in excess of… Read More ›
Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The minister’s comments suggested that the insurance requirement for non-immigrant visas was being extended now to include all foreigners over 50 whereas previously it was… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana talked about a ‘widening’ of the tax base in August. In reality, it appears to amount to a raid on the… Read More ›
More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Signal from the Pheu Thai leader on Monday follows a strong warning from the Prime Minister on Thursday that the rejection of the budget would… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:
The director in charge of financial institutions at the Bank of Thailand has also revealed that Thai banks are more than ready to comply with… Read More ›
More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
Today’s complaint alleging defamation filed at the Crime Suppression Division of the Thai police in Bangkok comes as the leader of the Future Forward Party… Read More ›
Culture, Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
The Secretary-General of Future Forward Party, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, has revealed that the judge had been in contact with him since September voicing his concerns about… Read More ›
Massive police operation to suppress a prescription drug ring linked to Veterans hospitals in Bangkok 
Mad Dutch man removed from Krabi hotel by police after acting out on drug or alcohol-fueled frenzy 
German arrested by Immigration Bureau entered Thailand illegally last year after previous deportation 
Russians watched as Police in Phuket send US dollar bills to the Embassy in Bangkok for verification 
PM Paetongtarn’s tax affairs questioned in House Censure debate by opposition MPs over interest relief on loans 
Paedophile who lived in Phuket for 27 years as a sociable Brit convicted of 97 offences against minors 
Krabi police and Liverpool fans nab drug dealer wearing Newcastle United T-shirt after Wembley cup final loss 
Flying Germans in BMW car charged with dangerous driving in Rawai Phuket and facing a bill for damage 
Body of crazed German man who refused to take his meds but instead smoked cannabis, found at home 
New DSI evidence sees Election Commission open investigation into 2024 Senate election suspicions 
Banking crisis addressed by the Finance Ministry as Puey research shows only 25% of Thais are bankable 
‘They’re not Hollywood actors’ slams Phumtham as Xinjiang visit by Thai officials is heavily criticised 
Bank of Thailand responds to Thaksin’s idea to buy bank debt and give borrowers a second chance 
Massive Pot smuggling racket. Foreign tourists paid and sent to Thailand on holidays. Security threat 
Bangkok Expressway reopens on Thursday after 6 deaths last Saturday. Furious PM demands action 
Crackdown on vaping and e-cigs as PM Paetongtarn visits Bang Bua Thong following ฿130 million seizure 
Voice of America shut down by Trump including its regional headquarters in Bangkok. Free rein for China 
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