Today's Headlines
Thailand bracing for the HEATWAVE
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) yesterday urged citizens to beware of the heat, especially vulnerable groups, as the weather is expected to remain hot...
Chiang Mai has become the world’s most polluted city
On a good day, the views from the golden temple’s ‘mountain throne’ are spectacular. But today is not a good day.
Rather than a panoramic...
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FEATURES
Thailand Public Holidays and Buddha Days in 2022
Bangkok Jack has listed all the official public holidays in #Thailand during 2022.
It's a good idea to bookmark and use page this when...
The little girl in that photograph
Even without the benefit of context, the image of a naked 9-year-old girl running for her life is as searing and indelible today as...
Thailand for travelers wanting ‘new experiences’
There are some gems to be found on Thailand’s less travelled roads, a safe distance away from Instagram hotspots and the country’s party scenes
Here...
The Boom Of Online Gaming In Thailand
#Thailand is mostly known for its exciting nightlife – an experience that isn't quite complete without its booming #gaming industry.
While most of Thailand's betting...
Making Competitive Gaming Better in Thailand
Making Competitive #Gaming Better in #Thailand
Gaming has come a long way from being just a regular hobby. People can now play games professionally and...
The truth about Thai bar girls – Part two
The truth about Thai bar girls. Translated from Thai language, these forms are available in Pattaya to ALL newbies from Isaan and they get...
US MARINES surviving in the Thailand Jungle
US Marines are eating scorpions and drinking snake blood in the #Thailand jungle, and no, it's not because someone forgot to pack the Meals...
Inside Thailand’s heartbreaking elephant ‘entertainment’ industry
Beaten with bull hooks and starved so they perform: Inside #Thailand's heartbreaking elephant 'entertainment' industry - and how tourists can help new sanctuaries to...
16 new cases of AIDS diagnosed in Thailand EVERY DAY
Sixteen people test positive for #HIV/Aids every day in Thailand and the Public Health Ministry wants to cut that number to three per day...
Bob’s Your Uncle – Idiom & phrase history
Bob’s your Uncle is often used to describe something that is resolved in your favour without much effort such as ‘Just send the form...
Stunning vintage pictures of Thailand before it was discovered by tourists
Stunning vintage pictures of #Thailand before it was discovered by tourists have been auctioned in London
In 2019, tourism accounted for 19.3% of Thailand’s GDP....
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EDITORIAL
Thailand bracing for the HEATWAVE
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) yesterday urged citizens to beware of the heat, especially vulnerable groups, as the weather is expected to remain hot...
Thailand wisely ignoring the ‘Eco-Agenda’
During the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, the Thai delegation announced ambitious plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions...
Thailand establishes work-from-home culture in law
Thailand has become the latest country to enshrine rights for digital nomads, offering protection to a growing number of people who are keen to...
Foreigners ‘must follow Thailand’s visa rules’
THE ROYAL THAI POLICE have instructed all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not...
Thai SEC wants to lift restrictions on crypto currencies
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to soften retail investment restrictions related to initial coin offerings (ICO) to boost digital investments.
The Thai...
Thailand expects 17-20 million travelers during Songkran Festival
The Thai government will fully support this year's Songkran Festival, which takes place from April 13-15, with 17 – 20 million people expected to...
Russians top list of foreign criminals in Thailand
More than 180 foreigners have faced criminal charges in Phuket since the start of the year, with the top three offenders being nationals from...
THE JACK REPORT
LIFESTYLE
Generation Y. Thailand’s sexual revolution
Generation Y. #Thailand's sexual revolution. A study that focuses on the “Generation Y” population.
Compiled by Mahidol University and Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) reports...
Generation Clueless are no use to anybody
Snowflakes are freezing a generation out of work with lazy attitudes — and they have missed the basic truth that ‘life is tough’
IF you...
Men should be masturbating more to reduce the risk of cancer
Men should be masturbating more if they want to reduce their risk of developing cancer, according to the NHS.
New research published on the NHS...