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
Man eating Durian FAILS breathalyser test
A Chinese man who had an unlikely indulgence on a night out was captured on video desperately trying to prove he was sober, after...
Thailand’s edible insects jump into world market
The crunch of Thailand’s insect delicacies may soon be heard all around the world, after Mexico agreed to import Thai cricket products.
Mexico’s National Food...
Money-Saving Tips for a Night Out in Bangkok
Money-Saving Tips for a Night Out in Bangkok: The Thai capital is a long way off from the likes of London and New York when...
Thailand fresh markets moving online
Two fresh market operators -- Yingcharoen in Saphan Mai and Number One in Bang Na -- are ramping up their online shopping channels in...
Liberal MORON calls for the protection of MOSQUITOES
'Don’t kill mosquitoes, they need YOUR blood to feed THEIR kids' animal-rights activist says.
People should not kill mosquitoes but allow them to take "blood...
Rare footage and pictures of David Bowie adrift in Thailand
Back in 1983 #DavidBowie waived his usual $1 million fee for his Serious Moonlight Tour so he could explore the city of #Bangkok, #Thailand.
From...
Expats in Thailand are living ‘healthier lives’
Aetna International has released a report saying Expats in Thailand are leading healthier lives and actively taking control of their physical health.
However many say...
Thailand’s ‘Golden Son’ dolls bring believers luck and protection
Smearing clay mixed with the dust of cremated bodies onto the base of a figurine, a Thai Buddhist monk chants incantations to invite lucky...
What is the Songkran Festival in Thailand?
With April being the hottest month in Thailand, this is also the time of the year when locals play a fun role in the...
World’s LEAST SAFE destinations, Thailand revealed as the worst
World's LEAST SAFE destinations, #Thailand revealed as the worst: As the top three riskiest destinations for tourists are revealed, insurance technology specialist Aquarium Software...
The colourful life of the Shark of Pattaya
A notorious money lender who fled from the Gold Coast to the streets of Pattaya after becoming a police target has stepped back into...
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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...