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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Will Communism survive in Vietnam?
Will Communism survive in Vietnam? One can trace the abasement of the #Vietnamese Communists back to August 1968, not in the aftermath of the...
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...
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...
The Sunday Mystery – Will the real Paul McCartney please stand up?
Did the famous ex-Beatle really die in a car crash back in 1966?
On 12 October 1969, Tom Zarski rang the ‘Uncle’ Russ Gibb’s radio...
The decline and fall of the English language
The decline and fall of the English language as young people use Emoji to communicate and 'don't bother with words'
Emoji may be a fun...
Thai Massage Loses Its Appeal Behind Masks
Walk into a massage parlor in Thailand and a familiar clasped-hands “wai” greeting will welcome you as a hint of jasmine lingers in the...
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)...
4 Diets that Actually Work
Choosing a #dietaryplan that works is easier said than done. A quick search on the internet will provide you with an endless list of...
The foreign origins of the Lamington, Australia’s favourite cake.
A Lamington is a small sponge cake covered in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut that is hugely popular throughout Australasia. No arguing...
TransferWise Review: Transfer Money & Send it Abroad
We take a close look at Transferwise for Money Transfers & Sending Money Abroad - Is it Safe? What are the Fees? Everything You...
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Bangkok
#Bangkok, the capital city of #Thailand, is an interesting place for its name alone. Its local name is Krung Thep, but its tongue-twisting full...
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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...
