Mitch Connor

Mitch is a Bangkok resident, having relocated from Southern California, via Florida in 2022. He studied journalism before dropping out of college to teach English in South America. After returning to the US, he spent 4 years working for various online publishers before moving to Thailand.
  • Phuket NewsBritish man found dead at Phuket hospital after suspected fall

    British man found dead at Phuket hospital after suspected fall

    A tragic incident unfolded in the early morning hours yesterday (December 18), when a 69 year old British man was discovered lifeless at Thalang Hospital in Phuket. The circumstances surrounding his death suggest he plunged from the fourth floor of the building, landing near the hospital staff dormitory. Thalang Hospital staff promptly reported the incident to Pol Lt Col Patthipatโ€ฆ

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s phenomenal rise: From tropical paradise to global hub

    Phuketโ€™s phenomenal rise: From tropical paradise to global hub

    In the wake of a robust global economic resurgence, Phuket has emerged as a magnet for inbound migration, shaping a vibrant and eclectic international community in the heart of Asia, reveals C9 Hotelworksโ€™ latest expansive investment dossier on Phuketโ€™s economic landscape. Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks Bill Barnett statedโ€ฆ โ€œWith a tourism and property market in full throttle, weโ€™re witnessingโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsHuawei Cloud Thailand partners with MDES to boost AI tech development

    Huawei Cloud Thailand partners with MDES to boost AI tech development

    A partnership has been forged between Huawei Cloud Thailand and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), aimed at propelling the development of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This collaboration is part of a broader vision to establish Thailand as a prominent hub for AI in the region. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU)โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsDoctoral student falls to death after confrontation with drunk man

    Doctoral student falls to death after confrontation with drunk man

    A tragic incident unfolded at an apartment complex in the Chokchai Si area, where a doctoral student fell to her death after a confrontation with an intoxicated man. The 27 year old student, known only as Arphaporn, was driven to leap from her sixth-floor apartment at 4am when a drunk man began pounding on her door. The incident has promptedโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai government plans 50-year concession for Land Bridge megaproject

    Thai government plans 50-year concession for Land Bridge megaproject

    The Thai government is contemplating a 50-year concession for the successful bidder of the Land Bridge megaproject, a venture worth one trillion baht and projected to break even within 24 years. This was revealed by Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit during the Thailand Landbridge Roadshow event in Tokyo, Japan, where he and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin sought to attract Japanese investors.โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsBMA’s comprehensive Bangkok safety measures for New Year festival celebrations

    BMAโ€™s comprehensive Bangkok safety measures for New Year festival celebrations

    Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has initiated several steps to enhance public safety during the New Year festival in the capital. Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, revealed on Monday that the BMA has devised a plan to prevent any disasters and has tasked all district offices with the responsibility of ensuring the safety of New Year festival attendees. The Cityโ€ฆ

  • Economy NewsPork price crash in Thailand due to rampant smuggling

    Pork price crash in Thailand due to rampant smuggling

    A nationwide crash in pork prices, sparked by rampant smuggling, is wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of hog farmers throughout Thailand. The illegal import of pork not only undermines local farmers but also poses a significant public health risk due to the potential for contamination. The Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister, Chaiya Phromma, addressed the issue in a conversation withโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai government considers extending nightlife hours

    Thai government considers extending nightlife hours

    The Thai government is currently contemplating the extension of operating hours for bars, clubs and other entertainment hubs until 4am, in more provinces as a means to stimulate the economy, as reported by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The minister shared this information following a late-night inspection of Khao San Road nightspots on Saturday. This marked the second night clubs andโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai farmer crafts cat and fish image from rainbow seedlings in rice field

    Thai farmer crafts cat and fish image from rainbow seedlings in rice field

    In northern Chiang Raiโ€™s Ban Khon Sung, an aerial view reveals a captivating image of a cat cuddling a fish, meticulously crafted from rainbow seedlings sprouting in a rice field. This picturesque scene mirrors a traditional Thai proverb symbolising prosperity. The artistic feat is a creation of Farmer Tanyapong Jaikham, who, alongside a group of labourers, planted the seedlings atโ€ฆ

  • Politics NewsThailand’s prime minister fosters heart-to-heart partnership with Japan

    Thailandโ€™s prime minister fosters heart-to-heart partnership with Japan

    Thailandโ€™s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has concluded a successful trip to Japan, celebrating a heart-to-heart partnership with the nation, underpinned by strong ties among the citizens of both nations. Prime Minister Sretthaโ€™s visit included attendance at the 50th Year of the ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Commemorative Summit in Tokyo. Srettha highlighted the long-standing relationship of over 50 years between ASEANโ€ฆ

  • Northern Thailand NewsThirteen drug traffickers killed in Myanmar border operation

    Thirteen drug traffickers killed in Myanmar border operation

    In a dramatic turn of events, a drug suppression operation near the Myanmar border in Mae Fa Luang district, Chiang Rai, resulted in the death of thirteen drug traffickers on Saturday night. Pha Muang Task Force commander, Praphat Phobsuwan made the statement yesterday. The operation, executed by the Pha Muang Task Forceโ€™s Thap Chao Tak unit, took place at Pangโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsSwift Thai police action recovers tourist’s stolen iPhone on Phuket beach

    Swift Thai police action recovers touristโ€™s stolen iPhone on Phuket beach

    A European touristโ€™s holiday in Phuket almost took a dreadful turn when her iPhone was stolen at Ao Yon Beach. However, the quick response of local police in Thailand ensured the stolen item was promptly recovered. On December 14, the tourist is 25 year old Vanessa Aust who reported to Wichit Police that her iPhone 13 Pro had vanished fromโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai researcher joins groundbreaking Antarctic expedition for the IceCube Upgrade project

    Thai researcher joins groundbreaking Antarctic expedition for the IceCube Upgrade project

    A groundbreaking venture in Antarctic exploration will see a Thai researcher from Chiang Mai University join an international contingent of 350 scientists from 14 nations, as part of the IceCube Upgrade project at the South Pole. This marks a significant milestone as the first time a Thai researcher will participate in this frontier of scientific discovery. The project, a jointโ€ฆ

  • Northern Thailand NewsPheu Thai MPs urge talks on reopening Preah Vihear temple to tourists

    Pheu Thai MPs urge talks on reopening Preah Vihear temple to tourists

    Seven MPs from Pheu Thai party in Si Sa Ket, a northeastern province of Thailand, have urged Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to initiate dialogue with the neighbouring Cambodian government. The discussion will focus on enabling travel to the Preah Vihear Temple, situated on the Thailand-Cambodia border. The request was made to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang during his visit to Phaโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s soft power strategy under fire: Experts advocate for creative economy

    Thailandโ€™s soft power strategy under fire: Experts advocate for creative economy

    The Srettha Thavisin administrationโ€™s strategy of bolstering the economy through soft power is under scrutiny, as experts at a recent seminar suggested the concept is impractical and unclear. Seksan Anantasirikiat, Advertising Director at the Korean Association of Thai Studies (KATS), recommended a shift in focus towards promoting Thailandโ€™s creative economy. The government, he suggested, should rebrand its strategy to reflectโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsNightlife venues in Thailand extend opening hours to 4am

    Nightlife venues in Thailand extend opening hours to 4am

    Anutin Charnvirakul, the Interior Minister, has expressed his satisfaction with the compliance of business operators and customers to the new opening hours of nightlife venues which now extend to 4am. During an inspection of these venues in Bangkok, including the RCA area along Rama IX Road, he noted that the authorities are diligently checking operating licenses and maintaining public order.โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsKhon Kaen mayor busted in corruption crackdown

    Khon Kaen mayor busted in corruption crackdown

    The mayor of Chonnabot district municipality, Khon Kaen, finds himself at the epicenter of a corruption scandal. The once-respected official, Khunanon Hinthao, has been apprehended for allegedly scheming a jaw-dropping 30% kickback, amounting to a staggering 300,000 baht, in two CCTV installation projects valued at nearly 1 million baht. The charming facade of Khunanonโ€™s house, doubling as a coffee shop,โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsPutin’s AI doppelganger stumps him live: Secret doubles revealed? (video)

    Putinโ€™s AI doppelganger stumps him live: Secret doubles revealed? (video)

    In a jaw-dropping moment at the annual news conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin faced an unexpected challenge on December 14 when an artificial intelligence (AI) clone of himself posed a thought-provoking question. The AI double seized the opportunity during the marathon event, connecting with the Russian leader via video link and leaving the audience in Moscow in stitches as heโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsForeign buyers flock to Thailand’s tropical condos: Chinese and Russians lead

    Foreign buyers flock to Thailandโ€™s tropical condos: Chinese and Russians lead

    Foreign buyers such as the Chinese and Russian are dominating the condominium scene, turning Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket into international real estate playgrounds. A staggering 10,703 units, raking in a jaw-dropping 52.3 billion baht, exchanged hands in the nine months leading up to September, marking a whopping 38% surge from the previous year, according to the Real Estate Information Center,โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsPheu Thai MP in hot water for illicit online campaigning

    Pheu Thai MP in hot water for illicit online campaigning

    The Election Commission (EC) has unleashed legal fury upon Pattana Sapso, the Pheu Thai Party MP for Sakhon Nakhon. The ECโ€™s crackdown comes in the wake of a damning investigation revealing Pattanaโ€™s alleged breach of election laws by engaging in prohibited online canvassing just hours before the crucial May 14 general election. The ECโ€™s official statement, released on December 8,โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai PM seeks Japanese investment in country’s EV industry

    Thai PM seeks Japanese investment in countryโ€™s EV industry

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to persuade top Japanese car manufacturers to invest in Thailandโ€™s burgeoning electronic vehicle (EV) industry, boarded a plane to Japan yesterday. The visit, marking his first to Japan since his tenure as prime minister began, coincides with the 50 Years of the Asean-Japan Friendship and Cooperation Commemorative Summit. Accompanying the 61 year oldโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsUzbek consul general discusses trade and tourism potential with Phuket governor

    Uzbek consul general discusses trade and tourism potential with Phuket governor

    Fakhriddin Sultanov, the Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan, made a courtesy visit to the Governor of Phuket, Sophon Suwannarat, yesterday, December 14. The visit marked a momentous occasion for Sultanov as it was his 36th trip to the popular Thai island. The delegation was warmly greeted, and the meeting was aimed at discussing potential cooperation between Phuket andโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsFine dust pollution spikes across Thailand, Bangkok plans tree-planting pilot

    Fine dust pollution spikes across Thailand, Bangkok plans tree-planting pilot

    Intensified fine dust pollution has led to heightened levels of fine particulate matter under 2.5 microns, known as PM2.5, in 30 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. This development was recorded yesterday through the satellite-based Check Foon application, developed by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). Samut Songkhram experienced the highest dust level, peaking at 84.1 microgrammes per cubicโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s universal healthcare covers gender-affirming surgery, NHSO confirms

    Thailandโ€™s universal healthcare covers gender-affirming surgery, NHSO confirms

    National Health Security Office (NHSO) Secretary-General, Jadet Thammathataree, clarified that Gender-Affirming Surgery (GAS), commonly referred to as sex reassignment surgery, is covered under Thailandโ€™s universal healthcare scheme for patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria. This clarification comes as an exception to the rule that excludes cosmetic surgeries from the scheme, leading to confusion about whether GAS is considered a cosmetic procedure,โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsPhuket switches to ‘seven days of family happiness’ to boost road safety

    Phuket switches to โ€˜seven days of family happinessโ€™ to boost road safety

    Phuket is taking a fresh approach to road safety during the forthcoming festive season. The island is rebranding its annual Seven Days of Danger campaign as Seven Days of Family Happiness in a bid to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities on its roads. The revised campaign was announced during a press conference yesterday, December 14, presided over by Sattha Thongkham,โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsCanadian man and Thai wife fatally stabbed in Khon Kaen over parking dispute

    Canadian man and Thai wife fatally stabbed in Khon Kaen over parking dispute

    Tragedy struck in the early hours of this morning in the Muang district of Khon Kaen, a northeastern province of Thailand, when a Canadian man and his Thai wife were fatally stabbed by a neighbour. The couple, 54 year old Michael Nixon, and his 47 year old wife, Anurak, were found dead outside their two-storey house. A 36 year oldโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsFormer deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi acquitted in indecency case

    Former deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi acquitted in indecency case

    The Criminal Court yesterday pronounced Prinn Panitchpakdi, previously a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, not guilty in a case where he was indicted for an obscene act on a 17 year old girl back in 2018. The courtโ€™s decision was based on the statute of limitations expiration. The prosecutionโ€™s lawsuit stated that during the day on April 25, 2018,โ€ฆ

  • Central Thailand NewsSocial Security Board candidates call for higher pension rates

    Social Security Board candidates call for higher pension rates

    A majority of the candidates in the race for the new Social Security Board have underscored the need to increase pension rates for retirees within the social security system. They also drew attention to the crucial requirement of enhancing transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF). The election, slated for December 24, will see over 800,000 registeredโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsVape trails go up in smoke: Police puff out a e-cigarette distribution network in Bangkok busts

    Vape trails go up in smoke: Police puff out a e-cigarette distribution network in Bangkok busts

    A significant e-cigarette distribution network has been dismantled by the police, following a series of raids in Bangkok. The leader of the network, 32 year old Jenkij Hom-aroon, was apprehended during the operation that occurred yesterday. The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) spearheaded the operation, acting on information related to the Iqos Thailand FanClub. This Facebook group was identified asโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai senator faces lawsuit for alleged money laundering

    Thai senator faces lawsuit for alleged money laundering

    Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun is facing charges after public prosecutors filed a lawsuit against him today, December 14. The Thai politician has been accused of money laundering and aiding a transnational criminal organisation. This legal action follows the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) decision to indict Upakit on charges of money laundering, involvement in a transnational criminal organisation, and alleged supportโ€ฆ