Articles by: Joseph O' Connor
Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law, heightening tensions with North Korea and the US, impacting the Indo-Pacific region and alarming Thailand. The… Read More ›
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Thailand aims to regain FAA Category 1 status in February 2025, restoring direct US flights lost since 2015 due to safety concerns. With reforms and… Read More ›
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Police corruption probes widen, with a former Deputy PM linked to a land encroachment scandal. Ongoing investigations into money laundering, extortion, and high-level political ties… Read More ›
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Pichai set to visit Trump’s Washington in February as Thai exports surged 14.6% in October, smashing forecasts. Despite this, rising imports signal a third year… Read More ›
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Thaksin urges economic reform, calls for a liquidity boost to support small businesses, and predicts a global financial realignment within five years. He criticised the… Read More ›
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Pheu Thai clinches Udon Thani win in a closely contested race. With Thaksin Shinawatra campaigning for Mr. Sarawut Petchpanomporn, the victory further bolsters the party… Read More ›
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The Pheu Thai Party plans legal action against activist Therayut Suwankesorn, who claimed the party sought to overthrow the state. This follows a court ruling… Read More ›
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Sirikanya criticises the government’s economic strategy as just focusing on cash handouts without addressing debt issues. With Thailand’s 2024 growth projected at 2.7%, experts warn… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces growing scrutiny over her ties to the Alpine Golf land deal as conservatives rally against the Pheu Thai Party. The controversial… Read More ›
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The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has ruled there is insufficient evidence to prosecute Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party over claims of attempting… Read More ›
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Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to the campaign trail in Udon Thani is a strategic move to rebuild the fractured Red Shirt base, attack Thailand’s “shitty laws”… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Finance suggests caution in penalising traditional combustion engine cars. The government is reconsidering its approach to EV taxes, aiming for a… Read More ›
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PM Paetongtarn urged to secure key trade deals, with a focus on a US-Thai pact. As Trump’s tariffs loom, Thailand must deal with global economic… Read More ›
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The government struggles to maintain stability amid Buriram land dispute and growing political tensions within the coalition. Prime Minister Paetongtarn faces mounting challenges, including legal… Read More ›
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Trump’s trifecta win means Thailand faces economic uncertainty. With full control of Congress, he can push through radical policies, including higher tariffs, trade sanctions and… Read More ›
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Thaksin returns to the political spotlight, rallying Udon Thani with promises of debt relief and a vow to combat drugs. He jokes that his children… Read More ›
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Channel 3 announces radical restructuring as Thailand’s media moves online, responding to financial pressures and changing viewer habits. The popular Maleenont-run TV station plans major… Read More ›
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Palang Pracharat Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan pushes to cancel MOU 44, accusing it of legal flaws and violating Thailand’s sovereignty over contested maritime resources… Read More ›
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President-elect Trump has invited Robert Lighthizer to resume as U.S. Trade Representative, prioritising protectionist policies. Thailand, with the thirteenth-largest U.S. trade deficit, faces inevitable scrutiny,… Read More ›
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Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is optimistic about exports under Trump, predicting 4-5% growth. However, concerns grow over the impact of Trump’s “America First” policies, including… Read More ›
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 
Vice Minister slams US for migrant repatriation in shackles in furious response over Uyghur sanctions 
Declining property market but Bangkok sees record prices. However, owners in Thailand are holding tight 
Police arrest Two Indian men after sexual assault and rape allegations are made by a young German woman 
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