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
Video – Could circular runways ever take off?
The main feature of the circular runway is that it will become possible to let an aircraft operate always at landing and take-off with...
Thai market with a train running through it
At this market situated across a railway track in #Thailand's Samut Songhrkam province, traders move their stalls aside to let the trains pass.
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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...
The bigger the age gap the bigger the letdown, study finds
It’s not uncommon to see married couples with a significant age gap. But new research suggests that early in the marriage men and women...
Sports Movies That Will Have You on the Edge of Your Seat
The thing about sports is that they’re pretty exciting to watch which is why they have millions of fans.
There’s something fascinating about watching a...
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...
Star-Spangled Banner – History of America’s most famous tune
This is the national anthem of the self-styled greatest nation on the planet and one of the better-known tunes in the world, the lyrics...
Sunday Mysteries – The Great Loch Ness Con Trick
If the Loch Ness Monster doesn’t exist, how come there have been so many pictures and sightings? And is Nessie really Nellie?
The first documented...
FIFA World Cup 2022: Kick off times and how to watch in Thailand
The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off on November 20 but this year’s tournament is set to look very different for a number of reasons.
For...
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...
Thai women flock to the Paddock in Khon Kaen
The holiday season is here and with it comes cooler days, frantic shopping and, in Thailand’s northeast, women flocking to hug giant penises.
That’s right,...
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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...