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
Monday is Makha Bucha Day
Makha Bucha Day is a fundamental festival in Thailand, and is held on the full moon day. The festival hinges on two important events...
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,...
How the accidental discovery of oil changed the world
During the 19th century, as the Industrial Revolution began to reshape Europe & America, there emerged a new and powerful type of businessman, evolving...
Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
When it comes to #bloodpressure, your diet can either be your biggest enemy or your greatest ally. If you suffer from hypertension, you’ve likely...
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...
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...
Modern Chinese women don’t want kids anymore
Modern Chinese women don't want kids anymore, even after the government cleared the way for couples to have a second child.
Now, working women are...
Making Waves in Thailand’s Cannabis Industry
How a Budding Thai Start-Up Plans to Make Waves in the Local Cannabis Industry
2021 has proved to be an excellent year for cannabis and...
What is a Bangkok Pretty…?
The death after a Bangkok party of a “pretty” – a young woman hired by business-people to promote sales – has raised concerns over...
Thailand is the world’s most UNFAITHFUL country
Traditionally having an affair was a big taboo but with the rise of extra-marital dating sites and a more open-minded attitude towards sex in...
New wonder drug in fight against heart attacks and cancer
A new class of #drugs which could prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths from cancer has been hailed as the biggest breakthrough since #statins.
Scientists...
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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...
