Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Thailand’s Bank of Thailand has already announced that it is developing its own blockchain environment and cryptocurrency to be used in interbank settlements in a… Read More ›
Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
Four key news coverage areas have been identified for monitoring which are natural events or disasters, reports on the economy, reports on harmful consumer products… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Seminar hears a call for a more rehabilitative criminal justice system where petty offences are not even brought to court. Thailand has one of the… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The President of the Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking has said that the export contraction has fed into Thailand’s domestic economy in private… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s expat community has grown exponentially in recent decades and Bangkok has become the World’s City – for Thailand’s immigration police it means they find… Read More ›
Foreigners, Living, Thai World, Thailand:
New regulation may be a step forward for foreigners visiting and living in Thailand as medical services will now be costed and reported to the… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Even during the former period of stronger economic growth, many economists presciently warned that the high level of household debt was a lag factor on… Read More ›
Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Article 14 of Thailand’s very wide-ranging Computer Crime Act makes it an offence to import any false information into a computer system such as a… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has also suggested that he may resubmit his proposals to the cabinet on visa exemptions for visitors from India and China… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam suggests that the debate should be held behind closed doors due to sensitive issues that may arise as MPs plan… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Personal, Thailand:
The TM30 reporting for foreigners living in Thailand is reported to be causing severe problems for long term expats in Thailand since March 25th this… Read More ›
Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The scandal has embroiled the former prime minister’s son Mr Panthongtae Shinawatra or ‘Oak’ who has denied receiving any benefit from the loans and strenuously… Read More ›
Economy, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thailand:
General Motors has its Southeast Asian headquarters in Bangkok. It ascribes the cost-cutting move to a need for efficiency in its operations in Thailand going… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The good news is that tourist figures were up in July and there was a halt to the decline of the dollar against the baht… Read More ›
Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
The news comes as the Director-General of Thailand’s Revenue Department confirmed that an online value-added tax will be in place during 2020 with a law… Read More ›
Economy, Media, More News from Thailand, Personal, Politics, Thailand:
European Union this Sunday signed a free trade deal with Vietnam: Prospect of an EU trade deal with Thailand is some way off and would… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Is Thailand ready for the ride: The arrival of new technology and the global scramble to secure trade means that Thailand can no longer count… Read More ›
Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
The new Thai Queen graduated from Assumption University in Bangkok in 2000. After working for a number of airlines including Thai Airways, she joined the… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The US-China trade war appears to be here to stay and has huge ramifications for Thailand. There were signs this week that global companies and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The outcome of the trade talks between China and US may yet change course but if things stay as they are or get worse, as… Read More ›
Mysterious death of young woman after her Birthday party investigated. Singaporean man flees North 
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 
60-day visa regime to be ended confirms Minister responding to rising industry security concerns 
Prison officers defended as ex officer reveals they are 13 more likely to commit suicide than inmates 
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