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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THIS WEEK AT RANDOM
FEATURES
Special deals for ex-pats in Thailand
Special deals for ex-pats in Thailand? I will believe that when I see it.
To promote domestic tourism, there will be plenty of promotions offered...
From Bombs to Bracelets and War Tourism
With a long-stemmed ladle, Vanthon pulls shiny, molten metal from a kiln and deftly pours it into a mould carved in a wooden block.
Seconds...
Thai Politics Red Shirts Yellow Shirts and those in between
Thai politics, the Red Shirts and the Yellow Shirts are about to begin battling it out for next year's General Election, so it is...
Scottish ‘delicacies’ are a big hit in Thailand
Scots dad is big hit in Thailand with cafe serving up Aberdeen butteries, fried Mars bars and Lorne square sausage rolls
Jackie Gerrard runs the...
Millionaire Thai farmer offers huge dowry for his daughter
£240,000 for the man who'll marry my 26-year-old virgin daughter: Millionaire farm-owner from Thailand offers huge sum for man to wed his English-speaking girl
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Suvarnabhumi is one of Thailand’s most haunted places
For many visitors flying to Thailand there is good chance they will inadvertently pass through one of the country's most haunted locations.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)...
Sora Aoi: Japan star who taught a Chinese generation
When Japanese actress and former porn star Sora Aoi announced her marriage online, it set off a frenzy on Chinese social media.
That's because she...
Snail SLIME is worth more than GOLD in Thailand
The global snail beauty market is worth an estimated at $314 million with snail slime selling at $58,200 per kilo. Gold is currently worth...
‘We Are NOT sex-workers,’ insist Sugar Babies
"Lucky" and "grateful" were words that Singaporean Felice Ang, 23, used to describe her state of mind when she's with her boyfriend.
And the expensive gifts...
Images of Life in the Bangkok slums
Life in the Bangkok slums: Children play on rail tracks in poverty-stricken settlements home to criminals, prostitutes and some of Thailand's poorest people.
Incredible photos...
Thailand serves up cannabis cuisine to happy customers
“Giggling bread” and “joyfully dancing salad” aren’t the usual dishes on a menu in Thailand, but one eatery is hoping its cannabis-infused cuisine can...
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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...
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THE JACK REPORT
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...
