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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4 things you must do when planning to retire overseas
So you’ve spent the better part of your life working and you think you’re now old enough to stick it to your boss and...
Are YOU an alcoholic? – Find out here…
What is the definition of an #alcoholic? #Alcohol Use Disorder, as it is now known, is a condition in which a person has a...
4 Tips for Seeing Bangkok on a Budget
Thailand’s fascinating capital city has long attracted visitors, expats, and digital nomads for a number of reasons.
The nightlife is vibrant and intriguing; there’s great...
Don’t just focus on my looks, says star athlete
High-jumper Cecilia Yeung Man-wai hopes people can focus more on her sporting abilities rather than her appearance, with the Hong Kong record holder and...
Northern Thailand, the Asian cycling hotspot
Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has rapidly become one of the world’s prime cycling destinations, although it’s not the only place in the area...
Thais ‘permitted’ to celebrate Loy Krathong
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has agreed to allow the world-famous Loy Krathong Festival to be celebrated this year, implementing a plan for a Covid-Free Setting and Universal...
Stunning images reveal how Thai hill tribe survived before tourism
The simple life: Stunning 1970s images reveal how indigenous #Thai hill tribe survived before tourism took over
Beautiful vintage pictures show Thai hill tribe people...
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...
Ten inventors killed by their own creations
Hoisted by their own Petard. Short stories of inventors who were killed by their creations or quest for discovery.
Some of these ideas were immediately abandoned,...
Halloween Superstitions
Halloween derives its name from the fact that in the Christian calendar it occurs the day before ‘All Saints’ or All Hallows’ Day. It was...
Only tourism keeps some Vietnam traditions alive
Only tourism keeps some Vietnam traditions alive. In a darkened theatre in central Hanoi, a wooden dragon emerges from a pool to the sound...
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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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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...
